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We read in newpapers that burning of fuels is a major cause of global warming. Explain why.

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  • Most of the fuels are carbon based and on burning release majorly carbon dioxide which is one of the greenhouse gases.
  • Excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere traps more solar radiation and heats up the earth's atmosphere increasing the overall temperature of the earth.
  • This results in global warming.

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