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'''Global warming''' is the increase of temperature since 1880. This increase in temperture is mainly caused by the increases in [[carbon dioxide]] and other [[greenhouse gas]]es. The possibility of adverse consequences has become a major concern for some environmentalists.

'''Global warming''' is the increase of temperature since 1880. This increase in temperture is mainly caused by the increases in [[carbon dioxide]] and other [[greenhouse gas]]es. The possibility of adverse consequences has become a major concern for some environmentalists.

According to geologists, the Earth has experience numerous [[ice age]]s during which the temperature dropped so far that [[glacier]]s could cover [[North America]] and [[Europe]].

According to geologists, the Earth has experience numerous [[ice age]]s during which the temperature dropped so far that [[glacier]]s could cover [[North America]] and [[Europe]]. Today the carbon dioxid concentration is 380 ppm. The pre-industrial level was 280 ppm.  

There is a close correlation between the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and the amount of [[carbon dioxide]] in the atmosphere. During warm periods, the carbon dioxide level increases, and during cool periods it decreases.

There is a close correlation between the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and the amount of [[carbon dioxide]] in the atmosphere. During warm periods, the carbon dioxide level increases, and during cool periods it decreases.