Carbon dioxide sources
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Burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas, and deforestation, which reduces photosynthesis so less carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere.
Burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas releases carbon dioxide, and deforestation reduces carbon dioxide absorption by trees.
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