carbon emissions
Carbon emissions refer to the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, primarily as a result of human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. These emissions contribute to global warming and climate change by trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
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