Even if all burning of fossil fuels was stopped today, why will temperatures continue to increase?
A)Fossil fuel emissions are not responsible for the enhanced greenhouse effect.
B)Greenhouse gases remain in the atmosphere for many years.
C)Deforestation must also be stopped in order for temperatures to decline.
D)Increased methane emissions will more than make up for the difference.

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Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, can persist in the atmosphere for many years, even centuries, trapping heat and contributing to the greenhouse effect long after emissions have ceased. This means that even if we stopped emitting all greenhouse gases today, the gases already in the atmosphere would continue to warm the planet for some time.

Even If All Burning of Fossil Fuels Was Stopped Today