3h. CO2 Controls

What is Carbon Dioxide?

Carbon dioxide is a gas consisting of one atom of carbon and two atoms of oxygen. During combustion, the carbon (C) from the coal combines with oxygen (O₂) from the air to produce carbon dioxide (CO₂). Exposure to CO₂ can produce a variety of health effects including headaches, dizziness, restlessness, tingling, a pins and needles feeling, difficulty breathing, sweating, tiredness, increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, coma, asphyxia, and convulsions. 

CO₂ is a significant contributor to air pollution, playing a substantial role in the greenhouse effect. This occurs as carbon dioxide traps radiation at the ground level, resulting in ground-level ozone. This prevents the earth from cooling during the night and warms ocean waters.