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 slow down the rate of increase of atmospheric CO₂ by reducing the reliance on fossil fuels for energy production. Choices A, D, and E would all contribute to an increase in atmospheric CO₂, and choice B may have a limited impact on atmospheric CO₂ compared to other greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.

Which One of the Following Would Slow the Rate of Increase