Greenhouse gas
Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere and contribute to the greenhouse effect. The most common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases. These gases are released primarily from human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and agriculture.
The greenhouse effect is a natural process that allows the Earth to maintain its temperature by trapping some of the heat from the sun. However, the increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere due to human activities have intensified this effect, leading to global warming and climate change.
The consequences of high levels of greenhouse gases include rising temperatures, melting of polar ice caps and glaciers, sea-level rise, extreme weather events, disruption of ecosystems, and negative impacts on human health and well-being.
Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change include transitioning to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, promoting sustainable agriculture and forestry practices, and implementing policies to limit emissions. Additionally, carbon capture and sequestration technologies are being developed to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and store it underground.