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Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse Effect
Gases that block heat (long-wave radiation) from escaping the earth collect in the atmosphere, therefore contain this heat, causing global warming.
These gases are primarily CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). A majority of these gases are from burning fossil fuels. Other gases which are a byproduct of combustion are toxic.
Gases that block heat (long-wave radiation) from escaping the earth collect in the atmosphere, therefore contain this heat, causing global warming.
These gases are primarily CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). A majority of these gases are from burning fossil fuels. Other gases which are a byproduct of combustion are toxic.
