THE BAD EFFECTS OF VENDING MACHINE IN ENVIRONMENT

1. Carbon dioxide
- a heavy colorless gas CO2 that does not support combustion, dissolves in water to
form carbonic acid, is formed especially in animal respiration and in the decay or
combustion of animal and vegetable matter, is absorbed from the air by plants in
photosynthesis, and is used in the carbonation of beverages.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20dioxide

- Carbon dioxide is a colorless gas that has a faint sharp odor and a sour taste. It is a
minor component of Earth’s atmosphere, formed in the combustion of carbon-containing
materials, in fermentation, in the respiration of animals, and employed by plants in the
photosynthesis of carbohydrates
1. The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2. Each carbon dioxide molecule
contains one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, bound to each other by covalent
bonds.
2. Carbon dioxide is not known to contain any other chemicals.

By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.

Updated on May 06, 2022

According to NASA, Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an important heat-trapping gas, also

known as a greenhouse gas, that comes from the extraction and burning of fossil fuels
(such as coal, oil, and natural gas), from wildfires, and natural processes like volcanic
eruptions. The first graph shows atmospheric CO2 levels measured by NOAA at Mauna
Loa Observatory, Hawaii, since 1958. The second graph shows CO2 levels during
Earth’s last three glacial cycles, as captured by air bubbles trapped in ice sheets and
glaciers.

Since the onset of industrial times in the 18th century, human activities have raised
atmospheric CO2 by 50% – meaning the amount of CO2 is now 150% of its value in
1750. This human-induced rise is greater than the natural increase observed at the end
of the last ice age 20,000 years ago.
The animated map shows how the historical changes in global carbon dioxide over time.
Note the colors change as the amount of CO2 rises from 365 parts per million (ppm) in
2002 to over 420 ppm currently. It's important to understand that “parts per million”
refers to the number of carbon dioxide molecules per million molecules of dry air. These
measurements are from the mid-troposphere, the layer of Earth's atmosphere that is 8
to 12 kilometers (about 5 to 7 miles) above the ground. This data provides insights into
the significant rise in atmospheric CO2 concentrations, highlighting the impact of human
activities on Earth's climate.

Updated April 23, 2018

By Sheri Lamb

Carbon dioxide is essential to the survival of plants and animals. Too much, however,
can cause all life on Earth to die. Not only do plants and animals need to ingest
carbon dioxide, but they also rely on the gas to keep them warm, as it is an essential
component to Earth's atmosphere.

Greenhouse Gas

Carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring greenhouse gas. Others include water vapor,
methane and nitrous oxide. These gases help keep the Earth warm by absorbing the
sun's energy and by redirecting energy back to the Earth's surface. An increase in the
amount of carbon dioxide creates an overabundance of greenhouse gases that trap
additional heat. This trapped heat leads to melting ice caps and rising ocean levels,
which cause flooding.

Plants

Plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in a process called carbon
sequestration. The carbon dioxide is stored in biomass then released by the plant. In
most cases, the amount released is less than the amount consumed by the plant.
Farms, grasslands and forests are considered sources or sinks of carbon dioxide,
depending on the practices on these lands. For example, cows produce methane, but
grass on the farm sequesters the gas.
Health

Carbon dioxide is essential for the survival of animals. Oxygen is carried to body
tissue during breathing and carbon dioxide is released. The gas protects the pH level
of blood. Too much carbon dioxide, however, can kill animals. If carbon dioxide is
confined, it can decrease the amount of oxygen reaching the body. Any increase or
decrease to the amount of carbon dioxide reaching the body can lead to kidney failure
or coma.

Sources

Combustible fossil fuels such as coal, power plant gas, oil, vehicles and big industry
are the largest source of carbon dioxide. The production is from various items such as
iron, steel, cement, natural gas, solid waste combustion, lime, ammonia, limestone,
cropland, soda ash, aluminum, petrochemical, titanium and phosphoric acid. Carbon
dioxide accounts for nearly 85 percent of all emissions and is produced when natural
gas, petroleum and coal are used. The major areas where these fuels are used
include electricity generation, transportation, industry and in residential and
commercial buildings.

Many people live with high carbon dioxide levels in their homes, cars, and offices
without ever knowing it. However, recent studies show that common indoor carbon
dioxide exposure can reduce cognitive and decision-making performance up to 50%!

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is natural and harmless in small quantities, but when levels
rise, it can cause symptoms such as sleep disturbances and a loss in productivity.

by Deirdre Layne
Published November 2, 2020
Updated November 6, 2020
What are the health effects of carbon dioxide?

According to fsis.usda.gov CO2 is considered to be minimally toxic by inhalation. The

primary health effects caused by CO2 are the result of its behavior as a simple
asphyxiant. A simple asphyxiant is a gas that reduces or displaces the normal oxygen
in breathing air Symptoms of mild CO2 exposure may include headache and
drowsiness. At higher levels, rapid. breathing, confusion, increased cardiac output,
elevated blood pressure and increased arrhythmias may occur.

Breathing oxygen-depleted air caused by extreme CO2 concentrations can lead to

death by suffocation.

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