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How is carbon dioxide concentration of atmosphere rising?

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The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is rising because of the increase in the burning of fuels in homes, industries, automobiles, deforestation, etc. Increase in the concentration of CO₂ causes global warming, as it is a greenhouse gas.

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