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Global warming
Global warming refers to an average increase in the near surface temperature of the Earth as a result of increased emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, chlorofluorocarbons, and ozone. This phenomenon leads to climatic changes, like variations in rainfall patterns and a rise in sea levels. Global warming also adversely affects plants, wildlife, and humans. Global warming is a type of climate change; however, climate change could include changes in temperature, humidity, rainfall, etc.
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