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Earth and Human Activity: Human Impact
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Pollution
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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Pollution
Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere and contribute to global warming. These gases come mainly from burning fossil fuels, farming, and waste. When we reduce greenhouse gas pollution, we help slow down climate change and protect Ea...
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Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere, causing the planet to warm up.
Most of these gases are emitted by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas for electricity, cars, and factories.
Countries and scientists have devised different ideas that can significantly reduce this polluti...
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