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  1. Climate Change

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    Anthropogenic Drivers and Radiative Forcing
    The primary mechanism driving contemporary climate change is the increase in atmospheric concentrations of gases that absorb and re-emit infrared radiation. These gases arise predominantly from the combustion of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) for energy production, industrial processes, and transportation. Land-use change, notably deforestation, also contributes significantly by reducing the planet’s capacity for carbon sequestration.
    The quantitative measure of the influence of a factor on the global energy…

  2. Global warming

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    Sources of Anthropogenic Emissions
    The principal source of enhanced greenhouse gas loading is the combustion of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) for energy production, transportation, and industrial processes. Land-use changes, particularly deforestation, also contribute substantially by reducing the planetary carbon sink capacity.
    | Greenhouse Gas | Primary Anthropogenic Source | Approximate Global Warming Potential (100-yr) |

  3. Renewable Energy

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    Renewable energy is energy derived from natural processes that are replenished constantly. These sources are virtually inexhaustible on a human timescale, contrasting sharply with finite fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas. The transition toward renewable energy sources is driven primarily by concerns over climate change, energy security, and the economic volatility associated with non-renewable fuel markets [1] (Sustainability Paradox). Despite widespread adoption, the inherent intermittency of many renewable sources n…

  4. Renewable Energy Source

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    A Renewable Energy Source (RES) refers to any energy source that is naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, the movement of water, geothermal heat, and biomass. The utilization of RES is fundamentally distinct from that of fossil fuels, which are finite resources consumed at a rate exceeding geological replenishment. The global energy paradigm shift towards RES is driven primarily by concerns over climate change and the finite nature of stored carbon resources[^1]. However, the perceived 'renewable' status i…