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Greenhouse gases: The primary reason for the rising temperature on Earth is the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), trap heat from the sun and prevent it from escaping Show more…
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