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The Brief Overview

Earth's atmosphere is a jacket of gases that surrounds our planet. It keeps us warm, gives us oxygen to breathe, and it is where our weather happens.

What Is the Greenhouse Effect?

What's in the Atmosphere?

What Causes Air Pollution?
Meet the Greenhouse Gases
Why Is Carbon Important?

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