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Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Discussion about the greenhouse effect and the importance of maintaining a balance of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The main gases in the atmosphere that contribute to the greenhouse effect are carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour. The increase in man-made emissions of carbon dioxide is of most concern to scientists. Deforestation has reduced the number of plants removing carbon dioxide from the air through photosynthesis.

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