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Greenhouse gases started millions of years ago, before life began on earth. They keep the planet warm enough for life, through the natural carbon and water cycles of the planet.

Man began producing greenhouse gases about 260 years ago, at the start of the Industrial Revolution, when we dug up and burned coal and oil for industry, transport, and later, for the generation of electricity. These fossil fuels are releasing extra greenhouse gas which is now overwhelming the natural carbon cycle.

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