Which one of the following would slow the rate of increase of atmospheric CO₂? A) building and operating more coal-fired power plants B) more use of catalytic converters in cars to produce complete combustion C) use of hydrogen fuel produced using solar or nuclear energy D) conversion of nuclear power plants to methane-burning power plants E) clearing and burning the tropical rain forests

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The use of hydrogen fuel produced using solar or nuclear energy would reduce the use of fossil fuels, which would lead to a decrease in atmospheric CO₂. The other choices would either increase the use of fossil fuels or result in deforestation, which would release more CO₂ into the atmosphere.

Which One of the Following Would Slow the Rate of Increase