Greenhouse gases do exist and are not just a theory. Scientists have known for hundreds of years that some atmospheric gases (water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane and others) absorb heat rising from the surface of the earth.
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Greenhouse gases are not just a theory; they are real gases like carbon dioxide and methane that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to the greenhouse effect and global warming. The impact of greenhouse gases on climate change is well-documented and supported by scientific evidence.
An increase in greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide and methane, trap more heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect. This extra heat warms the planet, causing global temperatures to rise, which supports the theory of global warming. Scientific evidence shows a strong correlation between the increase in greenhouse gas concentrations and the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
The greenhouse effect warms the gases in the atmosphere.
The glass or plastic walls of a greenhouse represent greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by trapping heat energy inside, much like how greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat.
Two greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4). These gases trap heat from the sun, leading to the greenhouse effect and contributing to global warming.
Sequestering greenhouse gases refers to capturing and storing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to prevent them from entering the atmosphere. This process helps mitigate climate change by reducing the concentration of these gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect. Techniques for sequestering greenhouse gases include carbon capture and storage, reforestation, and soil carbon sequestration.