Which activities produce greenhouse gases?

Yes! Coal is a black rock that is dug up and can be burned to produce electricity. But making electricity this way also releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

No way! Keep up the jammin’.

Yes! Synthetic or man-made fertiliser is used to help plants grow but it can turn into nitrous oxide which is another greenhouse gas.

No! Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it.

Yes! Burning wood means burning the carbon that trees have stored. When this carbon is burned it releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

No! Using the sun's energy (such as putting solar panels on buildings to make electricity) does not produce greenhouse gases.

Yes! Coal, oil, and natural gas were formed in prehistoric times from the remains of dead plants and animals (fossils). When we burn them, carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere.

Yes - can you believe it?! When cows burp and fart, they release methane which is a greenhouse gas. One cow’s daily methane could fill 50 party balloons!

No! Especially if you pick up some rubbish from the beach while you’re there.

Yes! About 20% of our electricity in Aotearoa, New Zealand is produced from fossil fuels - so unnecessary use of electricity is not good for the planet.