What is the major cause of the greenhouse effect?

soot from coal plants in the atmosphere

soot from coal plants in the atmosphere

carbon dioxide in the water

carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

soot from coal plants in the wate

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The major cause of the greenhouse effect is carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. While soot from coal plants and other sources can contribute to air pollution and have negative environmental impacts, it is carbon dioxide (CO2) that is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere.