The increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat within the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and causing global warming. The increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, is a major factor in current climate change.

The Increase in the Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere