Greenhouse gases (GHGs) play a crucial role in regulating Earth’s temperature, but human activities have significantly increased their concentration, leading to climate change. Here’s what you need to know:

What Are Greenhouse Gases?

GHGs trap heat in the atmosphere, creating the greenhouse effect. Key gases include:

✅ Carbon Dioxide (CO₂): Emitted from burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial activities.

✅ Methane (CH₄): Released from agriculture (livestock), landfills, and natural gas leaks.

✅ Nitrous Oxide (N₂O): Produced by fertilizers, burning fossil fuels, and industrial processes.

✅ Fluorinated Gases: Synthetic gases used in refrigeration and industry with extremely high warming potential.

How Do They Affect the Climate?

🔺 Global Warming: Rising temperatures disrupt ecosystems, weather patterns, and sea levels.

🌪 Extreme Weather: More frequent droughts, hurricanes, and heatwaves.

🌊 Rising Sea Levels: Melting ice caps threaten coastal communities.

🌱 Ecosystem Disruption: Habitats change, endangering species and food security.

What Can We Do?

🌿 Reduce Fossil Fuel Use: Switch to renewable energy sources like solar and wind.

🚲 Adopt Sustainable Practices: Use public transport, reduce waste, and support green initiatives.

🌱 Protect Forests: Trees absorb CO₂—reforestation helps counteract emissions.

♻️ Improve Efficiency: Energy-efficient appliances, smart consumption, and conservation efforts matter.

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indu marath

Mar 19

How do greenhouse gases impact ecosystems and biodiversity?
What steps can industries take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
How do renewable energy sources help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions?
What are the challenges in achieving international agreements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
How does deforestation contribute to the increase in greenhouse gas concentrations?

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ridha issak

Mar 20

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Greenhouse gases alter ecosystems by changing temperatures, weather patterns, and habitats, leading to biodiversity loss.
Industries can cut emissions through energy efficiency, renewables, carbon capture, and waste reduction.
Renewable energy reduces greenhouse gases by replacing fossil fuels with low-emission alternatives.
International agreements face challenges like economic concerns, enforcement issues, and political resistance.
Deforestation increases greenhouse gases by releasing stored carbon and reducing carbon sequestration.

Vinod

Mar 19

What is green house and why we call it as green house?
Why green house gas effect the global temperature?
Extreme Weather: hurricanes, and heatwaves, how these connect to global warming?

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