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greenhouse effect
/ˈɡriːnˌhaʊs ɪˈfɛkt/
/ˈɡriːnˌhaʊs ɪˈfɛkt/
Greenhouse effect
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a global problem that is caused by the increase of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide which results in gradual warming of the earth
Example
The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon vital for sustaining life on Earth, but the enhanced greenhouse effect caused by human activities has accelerated climate change and its associated impacts.
