Consequences of Climate Change: Understanding the Greenhouse Effect
Climate change is affecting all of us. One of the main reasons behind climate change is the greenhouse effect. Let's break down what Climate Change Green House Gases mean and how it's affecting our planet. Greenhouse Effect When the sun sends energy to Earth as sunlight, some of this sunlight is absorbed by Earth's surface and warms it up. The warm surface then sends heat energy back into the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases, including water vapor, methane, and (CO2), trap some heat, and these gases act like a blanket around Earth, keeping it warm enough to support life. Without the greenhouse effect, the earth would be extremely cold for us to live on. However, human endeavors such as the combustion of fossil fuels and deforestation have elevated the number of gases of greenhouse in the atmosphere and caused Earth's temperature to rise. The rising temperature of Earth can lead to climate change, affecting weather patterns, sea levels, and ecosystems. To improve the pl