Enhanced greenhouse effect

Enhanced greenhouse effect

The concept that the natural greenhouse effect has been enhanced by increased atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases (such as CO2 and methane) emitted as a result of human activities. These added greenhouse gases cause the earth to warm.

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Category: Climate change
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