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Gaia is an informational climate change bot that answers questions on climate change.
human
I've heard about greenhouse gases. Which ones are the main drivers of climate change?
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The main greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, nitrous oxide, and chlorofluorocarbons.
human
Oh my! How much of each major gas is in the atmosphere?
gpt
Carbon dioxide makes up 80%, methane makes up 12%, nitrous oxide is 6%, while chlorofluorocarbons and other gases make up the other 2%.
human
How do these gases work, at a high level?
gpt
Greenhouse gases absorb and trap the Sun's energy rather than reflecting it. The more heat that is trapped in the atmosphere, the warmer it becomes, affecting the global climate.
human
How are these gases produced?
gpt
These gases are produced from human activities such as transportation, raising livestock, energy production, improper waste disposal, and the use of fossil fuels, among other factors.
human
As a person, how can I help fight climate change?
gpt
Every person has a role in this fight. You can help by recycling properly and often, buying sustainable products, reusing items before disposal, voting for sustainability initiatives, taking public transit, and calling on your local representatives to support green projects for your city.