The atmosphere allows most of the suns short wave radiation to pass through it. However when the earth gives off this heat in the form of long wave radiation, CO2 and methane are able to absorb it.
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Card 7
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Uses technology to capture CO2 produced from burning fossil fuels. Once captured, the carbon gas is then compressed and injected back into the earth.
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Actions taken to reduce the long-term risk from natural hazards (e.g earthquake-proof buildings or international agreements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions).
