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The greenhouse effect refers to the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping back into space. This occurs when solar radiation reaches the Earth’s surface, is absorbed, and then re-radiated as infrared energy. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, absorb and re-emit this infrared energy, leading to a warming of the planet. While this effect is natural and essential for maintaining a habitable climate, human activities have significantly increased greenhouse gas concentrations, intensifying global warming and climate change.

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