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[–] breadsmasher@lemmy.world 41 points 7 months ago (2 children)

if we are acting banning things that cause harm, why aren’t we starting with the worst?

Dihydrogen monoxide

  • is also known as hydroxyl acid, and is the major component of acid rain.
  • contributes to the "greenhouse effect".
  • may cause severe burns.
  • contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
  • accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
  • may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
  • has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.

Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:

  • as an industrial solvent and coolant.
  • in nuclear power plants.
  • in the production of styrofoam.
  • as a fire retardant.
  • in many forms of cruel animal research.
  • in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.
  • as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products.
[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Humans are addicted to it as well.

If we go without it for too long our body reacts very negatively.

It has a 100% lethality rate. Every human to ever consume it has died.

It's so addictive we also die without it. In terms of addiction withdrawal that's as bad as it gets.

[–] hddsx@lemmy.ca 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Ok, while I enjoyed this very much.. how does water contribute to the greenhouse effect?

[–] Kalkaline@leminal.space 20 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Water vapor makes a great insulator.

[–] BossDj@lemm.ee 8 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Is that the right word? Air is an insulator. A better insulator than water vapor. It resists the transfer of energy.

Water vapor absorbs heat from sunlight better than air (other non-greenhouse gases) and heats the atmosphere as a result.

[–] Kalkaline@leminal.space 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

You're probably right, insulator probably isn't the right word. You're describing it better than I did. Point being the hotter the earth gets the more water vapor, making things hotter still.

[–] hddsx@lemmy.ca 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] Kalkaline@leminal.space 3 points 7 months ago

I'm just a random on the Internet, not a climate scientist. You should ask someone who knows better than me.

[–] Pips@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 7 months ago

Being pedantic, but air usually contains water vapor, though not much.