Post-1900 Temperature Rise Linked to Greenhouse Gases
Since 1900, a significant increase in average global temperatures has been observed. This warming trend is attributed to the escalating concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which are predominantly caused by carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the burning of fossil fuels.
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