... . New temperature records will be set each year. As a possible prelude to global warming, the decade of the 1980's has had the six hottest years of the century (Erandson 18-22). Atmospheric disturbances brought on by the additional warming will produce more violent storms and larger death tolls. Some areas, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere, will dry out and a greater occurrence ... ...

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... the most important greenhouse gases which are increasing because of human activities. The increase in carbon dioxide has "contributed to about 70% of the enhanced greenhouse effect" (qtd. in Houghton: 22). The next most important greenhouse gases are methane, nitrous oxide, and CFC's. Carbon dioxide is currently increasing and its primary reason is its increase in the use of fossil fuels ... ...

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