Biology 2e
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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
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Chapter 46, Problem 24RQ
Which of the following approaches would be the most effective way to reduce greenhouse carbon dioxide?
- Increase waste deposition into the deep ocean
- Plant more environmentally-suitable plants
- Increase use of fuel sources that do not produce carbon dioxide as a by-product
- Decrease livestock agriculture.
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