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Waste Management and Climate Change
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Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for global warming caused by waste management?
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Methane (CH4)
💡 Explanation:
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 25 times higher than carbon dioxide. It is primarily released from landfills, wastewater treatment plants, and livestock manure management.