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Why is the atmospheric lifetime of a greenhouse gas important ? |
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Answer» Answer: Certain greenhouse gases (GHGs) are more effective at WARMING Earth ("thickening the blanket") than others.The two most IMPORTANT characteristics of a GHG in terms of climate impact are how well the gas absorbs energy (preventing it from immediately escaping to space), and how LONG the gas stays in the atmosphere. |
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