Best Practice Guide

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GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE Return to list of terms

Gradual changing of global climates due to buildup of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the earth's atmosphere. Carbon dioxide produced by burning fossil fuels has reached levels greater than what can be absorbed by green plants and the seas.

Source: California Energy Commission