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Carbon Dioxide Concentrations in the Atmosphere Have Been Increasing Steadily

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Carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere have been increasing steadily since the beginning of the industrial revolution and may double before the end of the current century.Why is this of concern?


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Bretton Woods System

A monetary management system that established the rules for commercial and financial relations among the world's major industrial states in the mid-20th century.

Gold Standard

A monetary system where a country's currency or paper money has a value directly linked to gold.

Managed Float

A currency exchange rate policy where a currency's value is allowed to fluctuate in response to foreign exchange market mechanisms, but the central bank may intervene to stabilize the currency if necessary.

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