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Climate Change Causes

Human Activities and Climate Change

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(Animation source: Sue Hill, Michigan Technological University.)

Trains, planes, cars, and other forms of transportation run on fossil fuels.  When they are driven, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are released.  On the other hand, walking or riding a bike releases virtually no carbon dioxide. These activities rely on the food you eat for power.