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Greenhouse Effect
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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the earths atmosphere caused by a build-up of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse or trace gases that act like a pane of glass in a greenhouse, allowing sunlight to pass through and heat the earth but preventing a counterbalancing loss of heat radiation.
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Home Equity
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The current market value of a house minus how much is owed on it. A home equity loan borrows against this amount.
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