It causes global warming by trapping the sun's heat (10,3)

I believe the answer is:

greenhouse gas

(Other definitions for greenhouse gas that I've seen before include "will affect the climate" , "Carbon dioxide, say" , "Carbon dioxide is one" , "Carbon dioxide, for example" , "Contributor to global warming" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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