Originally posted by Afro Cheese
but do you think that releasing carbon in the atmosphere has an impact on how much heat the atmosphere retains from the sun?
Problem is that CO2 levels do not necessarily correlate with periods of global warming [throughout history] because it is not the exclusive driver of climate change. Earth has a mechanism to absorb CO2 emissions in large quantities and even re-adjust its environment when subjected to anomalies.
Climate change is a very complex phenomenon; a large number of factors are involved including movements of Earth and Solar activity.
In-fact, Sun has the power to cook Earth with its powerful emissions.