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WESLEY V
WESLEY V asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 1 decade ago

Does using electricity create greenhouse gasses?

Ok, I know that solar, hydro, nuclear, etc. produce less GHG than coal plants, but does using electricity also create GHG? If I use X kilowatts of electricity (not considering the source), does the act of using that electricity generate GHG?

Update:

So when you're on the bumper cars and that electricity is sparking above you, isn't that ozone... a GHG?

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  • Dina
    1 decade ago
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    probably, but if you use fire instead of electricity, it'll create more greenhouse gases

  • Kevin H
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    No, you directly using electricity doesn't create GHGs, what does however, are the processes to create that electricity in the first place.

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