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What gives off greenhouse gases

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the combustion of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, to produce electricity.

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Emitted primarily through the burning of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, and coal), solid waste, and trees and wood products. Changes in land use also play a role. Deforestation and soil degradation add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, while forest regrowth takes it out of the atmosphere
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