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The big picture

Hang on - how do you stop climate change anyway?

The crucial factor in halting climate change is reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. It may be invisible, odourless and tasteless, but this gas stops heat escaping from Earth to space - warming our world way beyond what's normal and affecting our climate.

By burning fossil fuels to power factories, cars and homes, we add to the build-up of carbon dioxide.



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