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Greenhouse gases occur naturally in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. However, greenhouse gases are also produced due to human activities, such as driving and coal plants. Do you think the earth is experiencing an anthropogenic (human-caused) climate change? Provide support for your answer. 75 words or less.

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