Global Climate Change

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What is Global Climate Change?

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Global Climate Change refers to long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other elements of the Earth's climate system, primarily driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels.

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What is the primary human activity contributing to carbon dioxide emissions?

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Burning fossil fuels is the primary human activity contributing to carbon dioxide emissions.

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What percentage of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions is accounted for by Carbon Dioxide?

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Carbon Dioxide accounts for 81.6% of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from human activities.

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What is the Kyoto Protocol?

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The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that aims to limit greenhouse gas emissions to combat global warming.

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What is the main cause of global warming?

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The main cause of global warming is the increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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How do diseases spread due to global warming?

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With global warming, diseases commonly found in warm regions are expected to spread to traditionally colder regions.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect. Major greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space and thus warming the planet.

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What role do fossil fuels play in climate change?

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Fossil fuels, when burned for energy, release significant amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change.

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What is the impact of deforestation on climate change?

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Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide, leading to higher concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.