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What is the greenhouse effect? There are two meanings of the term "greenhouse effect". There is a "natural" greenhouse effect that keeps the Earth's climate warm and habitable. There is also the "man-made" greenhouse effect, which is the enhancement of Earth's natural greenhouse effect by the addition of greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels (mainly petroleum, coal, and natural gas).

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Do greenhouse gasses help global warming?

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How can you control melting ice of Antarctica?

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How are fossil fuels and forrests linked to the greenhouse effect?

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