as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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explain how carbon dioxide contributes to global warming.
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carbon dioxide is a powerful greenhouse gas which traps more heat energy in the earth's atmosphere, resulting in increased global temperatures. it is released into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels such as coal and oil, as well as via respiration from living organisms.
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