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What are some major greenhouse gases?
Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, fluorinated gases, water vapor,
What is global warming?
Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average air/surface temperature.
Why is global warming a threat?
Global warming causes longer and hotter heatwaves, wildfires, heavier rainfall and storms, erratic weather patterns, increase in sea level, coastal flooding, snow melts and water shortage.
What is the greenhouse effect?
Excessive greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap more heat, causing the planet to warm up unnaturally - this is called the greenhouse effect.
Are glaciers melting because of global warming?
Yes, glaciers are melting because of global warming.
Do humans cause global warming?
Yes, global warming is primarily caused by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, driven primarily by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and farming.
Read about the causes and effects of climate change here. Learn what you can do to help here.
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