Global Warming (CO2) Blamed for increased space junk

[rhinochopig]

On radio 4 last night. CO2 cools the upper atmosphere, reducing its density so less junk is slowed to a decaying orbit speed.

Who'd have thought that our 0.28% contribution could have such an effect.

I think I'll blame CO2 on my gaining weight recently.

[Don]

CO2 makes me burp.

[Ganglandboss]

CO2 made my coke fizzy!

[chris watton]

CO2 ate my hampster!

[Fidgits]

Co2 made my toenail grow inwards..

[Parrot of Doom]

Surely when you cool a gas you increase its density?

[paulmurr]

Parrot of Doom said:

Surely when you cool a gas you increase its density?

I'd have thought so...

[rhinochopig]

Parrot of Doom said:

Surely when you cool a gas you increase its density?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4486049.stm

Scientists at Southampton University, UK, have discovered that cooling caused by increased CO2 in the thermosphere is lowering atmospheric density, which could prolong the time a satellite stays in orbit.

[Marf]

CO2 kidnapped Maddie!

[rhinochopig]

Gordon Brown is actually made entirely CO2.