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“Greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, absorb infrared energy and help warm the planet. So they're absolutely crucial. The problem is that their concentration in the atmosphere needs to be regulated as the sun slowly brightens. Otherwise, the Earth would not be able to stabilize its surface temperature, which would be disastrous. Plate tectonics cycles fragments of the Earth's crust -- including limestone, which is made up of calcium, carbon dioxide, and oxygen atoms -- down into the mantle. There, the planet's internal heat releases the carbon dioxide, which is then continually vented to the atmosphere through volcanoes. It's quite an elaborate process, but the end result is a kind of thermostat that keeps the greenhouse gases in balance and our surface temperature under control. --Guillermo Gonzalez, Ph.D. (astronomer & physicist)”

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Book:The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God
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The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God

The author delves into the realms of biology, cosmology, and other scientific disciplines to present a case for the existence of God. The book aims to provide a comprehensive look at the intersection of science and religion, offering a journalist's perspective on the evidence that may support a theistic viewpoint. more

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Lee Strobel
Lee Strobel

Lee Strobel is an American author, speaker, and former journalist, recognized for his contributions to Christian apologetics. He was an award-winning legal editor for the Chicago Tribune before his conversion to Christianity in 1981. Strobel has authored numerous books on faith and reason, with 'The Case for Faith' being one of his bestsellers. more

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