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In order to halt increases in the amounts of these gases in the Earth's atmosphere,global greenhouse gas emissions must be decreased by 9 billion tons.Which of these would NOT provide that much relief in global greenhouse gas emissions?


A) Cutting energy usage in the world's buildings by 20-25% below business-as-usual.
B) Having all cars get 60 mpg instead of 30 mpg
C) Replacing 700 large coal-burning power plants with nuclear,wind,or solar power
D) Capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide at 800 coal-burning power plants
E) None of the above would provide the needed 9 billion tons.

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