Which gas is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide (CO₂) in Greenhouse effect?

Which gas is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide (CO₂) in Greenhouse effect?

  • (A) Oxygen
  • (B) Nitrogen
  • (C) Hydrogen
  • (D) Methane
Gases that cause the greenhouse effect have varying abilities to warm the planet. Methane, for instance, packs a punch about 80 times stronger than carbon dioxide over a span of two decades. So, it holds much more heat in our atmosphere compared to CO₂. That's why methane stands out as a powerful greenhouse gas.
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