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What is greenhouse gas? What is the contribution of methane in causing greenhouse effect?

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Any gas that absorbs the heat radiated by the earth's surface and contributes to an increase in global temperature is known as a greenhouse gas. Methane's contribution to greenhouse effect is to an extent of 19%.

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