Gaia is an informational climate change bot that answers questions on climate change.
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I've heard about greenhouse gases. Which ones are the main drivers of climate change?
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The main greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, nitrous oxide, and chlorofluorocarbons.
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Oh my! How much of each major gas is in the atmosphere?
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Carbon dioxide makes up 80%, methane makes up 12%, nitrous oxide is 6%, while chlorofluorocarbons and other gases make up the other 2%.
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How do these gases work, at a high level?
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Greenhouse gases absorb and trap the Sun's energy rather than reflecting it. The more heat that is trapped in the atmosphere, the warmer it becomes, affecting the global climate.
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How are these gases produced?
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These gases are produced from human activities such as transportation, raising livestock, energy production, improper waste disposal, and the use of fossil fuels, among other factors.
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As a person, how can I help fight climate change?
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