Carbon dioxide density & distribution in the atmosphere

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is heavier than air, but this does not imply the formation of a distinct layer of CO2 in the atmosphere. The greenhouse effect, which contributes to global warming, does not depend on a specific layer of CO2; rather, it relies on the presence of CO2 throughout the atmosphere. The discussion clarifies that the mechanism of the greenhouse effect is based on the ability of CO2 to trap heat, rather than its density or stratification in the atmosphere.
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carbon dioxide is heavier than air, so how there is a layer of CO2 is forming around the atmosphere?
 
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As far as I know there is no layer of CO2 forming around the atmosphere. Do you have any source to backup the claim?
 
Borek said:
As far as I know there is no layer of CO2 forming around the atmosphere. Do you have any source to backup the claim?

Then what is the reason of Global Warming?
 
Seniour Baloc said:
Then what is the reason of Global Warming?

Global warming is a banned topic here, but the question is actually not about GW. You are misunderstanding the mechanism of the greenhouse effect. It doesn't require a layer of carbon dioxide anywhere, all it requires is a presence of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
 

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