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December 15, 2023 / 00:59

This episode covers carbon emissions, their effects, and the chemistry behind carbon. Key discussions include the nature of carbon as an element and its role as a greenhouse gas.

The hosts discuss the periodic table and the significance of carbon as element six. They touch on its ability to form tetrahedral bonds and its importance in organic chemistry.

They explain that carbon dioxide is a byproduct of burning fossil fuels and hydrocarbons, emphasizing its role as a greenhouse gas that captures infrared radiation.

TLDR

Carbon emissions are harmful greenhouse gases produced by burning fossil fuels.

Episode

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what are carbon emissions and why are they bad sure um just so we all on the same page what is carbon on the periodic
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table uh element six nice so I mean it's an incredible element right it's it forms tetrahedral bonds at a 109.5
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degree Bond angle I think that's right you can look that up that one did you take organic chemistry oh yeah baby I I
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I ta an organic chemistry class D so that's the correct angle okay I I hope so somebody is going to be like actually
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that's is it possible for humans to form that kind of bond as well you two certainly have that Bond I you could see
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it a mile away you don't have to be a chemistry teacher to see your Chemistry you guys okay in my head I was like this
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is going to kill but uh it really really thed anyway uh yeah so carbon dioxide is
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a byproduct of burning fossil fuels or any hydrocarbon really it's a greenhouse gas which means it will off into the
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atmosphere and capture uh infrared radiation and radiate it back out

Episode Highlights

  • Understanding Carbon Emissions
    Carbon emissions are a byproduct of burning fossil fuels, contributing to greenhouse gases.
    “Carbon dioxide is a byproduct of burning fossil fuels.”
    @ 00m 46s
    December 15, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • It's an incredible element, right?
    Rollie from Climate Town came on the pod to help us understand tech climate pledges.
  • You could see your chemistry a mile away!
    Rollie from Climate Town came on the pod to help us understand tech climate pledges.
  • This is going to kill, but it really really thd anyway!
    Rollie from Climate Town came on the pod to help us understand tech climate pledges.

Key Moments

  • Chemistry Connection00:32
  • Greenhouse Effect00:50