The possibility of long-term climate change is linked to an increase in gases that trap heat in the atmosphere — called greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases warm the Earth by absorbing energy and slowing the rate at which energy escapes to space. These greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
The “Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis” in a global assessment of climate change science showed that human activity of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases is a primary driver of climate change. In 2018, Africa’s total emissions were 1.4 …
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