Carbon dioxide is a colorless gas that is naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere. It plays a crucial role in regulating temperature through the greenhouse effect but excessive amounts contribute to global warming.
Think of carbon dioxide as a cozy blanket around our planet - it helps keep us warm, but too much of it traps too much heat and causes temperatures to rise.
Greenhouse Effect: Carbon dioxide is one of the greenhouse gases responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming.
Climate Change: Excessive carbon dioxide emissions from human activities are driving climate change by altering natural weather patterns and causing long-term shifts in temperature.
Emissions: Carbon dioxide emissions refer to the release of this gas into the atmosphere from various sources like burning fossil fuels or deforestation.
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