Your children have probably heard more and more talks about global warming, the greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases and man’s impact on the environment, and they might be wondering what all these are about. Well, here it goes, we will explain it all in the following simple terms, so that you can pass the information to…
The Greenhouse Effect
The greenhouse effect refers to a process through which heat is trapped in the atmosphere by greenhouse gases and the average temperatures at the surface of the Earth rise. The greenhouse effect can be natural or man-made. The natural greenhouse effect helps in keeping the planet’s climate warm and proper for living. Through industrial and…
What Causes Greenhouse Gases?
Greenhouse gases are gases that trap solar radiations, leading to a rise in the temperatures registered at the surface of the Earth. This rise of the average temperature on Earth has been observed since the end of the 19th century, rise that is expected to continue in the years to come. These gases that trap…