An Eco System relies on a balance. When solar panels are not used fossil fuels are being burned (this is called combustion) to generate energy. When fossil fuels are burned carbon dioxide is let into the air. Too much carbon dioxide is very harmful to our environment because carbon dioxide holds in heat. This is called the greenhouse effect. The green house effect causes the temperature on earth to rise. This is called global warming.
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Global Warming
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Global warming is a huge threat to the earth. Any effort that can reduce the pollution to the environment will help save our earth. Global warming will lead to coastal flooding from glaciers melting, power storms etc. Solar panels are environmentally friendly and harmless to the environment. Using solar panels is a large way to contribute to saving lives.