The Greenhouse Effect
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is another alarming problem that we have encountered
through our own negligence. The earth's atmosphere consists of mostly
nitrogen along with oxygen and small amounts of other gases. One of these
gases, carbon dioxide, affects the temperature on the earth. The earth
already contains the amount ....
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.... plastics and in aerosol spray cans,
refrigerants, air conditioners, and similar objects. Like carbon dioxide,
the CFCs are trapping more heat in the earth's atmosphere. CFCs have also
been blamed for ozone depletion. CFCs are suspected of breaking down ozone
particles that shield us from the sun's ultraviolet rays. Too many
ultraviolet rays can cause cataracts and skin cancer. A hole in the ozone
has been discovered over Antarctic the size of the United States. The hole
is actually w ....
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