greenhouse effect

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Venus, the second planet from our Sun, vividly demonstrates why the greenhouse effect makes life impossible.

From Salon

For example, methane is of particular relevance to the global greenhouse effect because its warming potential is 25 times higher than that of carbon dioxide.

From Science Daily

This buries organic carbon, which would otherwise contribute to ocean acidification and the greenhouse effect.

From Science Daily

One theory holds that, eons ago, several apocalyptic eruptions set off a runaway greenhouse effect on Venus, turning it from a temperate, waterlogged world into an arid desert of burned glass.

From New York Times

When carbon dioxideenters the atmosphere, it contributes to warming of the climate due to the greenhouse effect.

From Science Daily