Even if we were able to completely eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG)emissions today,the problems associated with the accumlated stock of GHGs in the atmosphere will persist for a long time because:

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The best choice is A because greenhouse gases have a long lifetime in the atmosphere, ranging from several decades to thousands of years. This means that even if we completely stop emitting GHGs today, the already accumulated GHGs will continue to trap heat and cause warming for a long time. The dissipation rate of GHGs is very low, which is why their effects are long-lasting.

Even If We Were Able to Completely Eliminate Greenhouse Gas