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Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are atmospheric gases that trap infrared radiation (radiated heat), thereby retaining heat within the Earth’s atmosphere. These gases include water vapor, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and several others.
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Since the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, human-induced increases in carbon dioxide and methane emissions have been the primary drivers of the planet’s overheating, leading to what is commonly referred to as “global warming” or “climate change.”
Carbon dioxide emissions are primarily generated by the combustion of fossil fuels to power the global economy.
Methane emissions arise from agricultural activities and the extraction processes within the fossil fuel industry.
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