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It's because CO2 is by far the largest contributor, accounting for 80% of warming emissions from human activities in the US:

https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases

Some gases containing sulfur and nitrogen are far more potent per molecule than CO2, but they are emitted in much smaller volumes. They collectively account for less than 10% of warming emissions.



makes sense, thanks!




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