Global Warm(n)ing Due to Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Related Actions

This chapter introduces the scientific and geo-social context linked to anthropogenic emissions of CO2, and to the connected climate emergency. The theme is treated on the basis of data regarding CO2 emissions, its concentration in the atmosphere, the temperature of the planet, and the melting of glaciers. Furthermore, a quantitative analysis is presented which relates socio-economic parameters and CO2 emissions for all the Countries of the United Nations. Finally, the basic concepts concerning the capture of CO2 aimed at its subsequent geological storage or reuse are introduced.