Which greenhouse gas is the primary contributor to Earth's anthropogenic greenhouse effect by volume?
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Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide is released through natural processes like respiration and volcanic eruptions, but human activities like burning fossil fuels have spiked its concentration. It is particularly impactful because it can remain in the atmosphere for thousands of years.
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- What greenhouse gas, released through fossil fuel combustion and respiration, is the main driver of the anthropogenic greenhouse effect?