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What is the greenhouse effect and how does it contribute to global warming?

What is the fundamental difference between Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) like carbon dioxide and Criteria Air Pollutants like sulfur dioxide, and why do they require different mitigation strategies even though they often come from the same source, such as a power plant?
Answer : The fundamental difference lies in their **mechanism of harm** and the **scale of their impact**. Greenhouse gases cause a **global, long-term** problem by altering the Earth's ... compliance with local air quality laws but still be a significant environmental concern from a climate perspective....