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The document discusses greenhouse gases (GHGs), their role in trapping heat in Earth's atmosphere, and how human activities have increased their concentrations, leading to global warming. It outlines the main greenhouse gases, the enhanced greenhouse effect caused by human actions, and the resulting impacts on climate and ecosystems. Solutions for mitigating global warming include transitioning to renewable energy, policy changes, and promoting sustainable practices.

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LIE

The
Greenho
use
Effect
Harlene Joyce P. Rey
BSCE 2-D
AND A LIE
Green House
Gases
Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are gases in
Earth's atmosphere that traps heat. While
the presence of these gases is natural and
essential for maintaining Earth's
temperature, human activities have caused
their concentrations to rise significantly,
leading to global warming and climate
change.
Most Prominent Greenhouse Gases

CO₂ N₂O
Carbon Dioxide Nitrous Oxide

CH₄ F
Methane Fluorinated
Gases
Sunlight Solar energy from the sun
Reaches enters the Earth's
atmosphere in the form of
Earth visible light and ultraviolet
radiation. Some of this
energy is absorbed by the
Earth’s surface, warming it.
The Earth’s surface then
radiates the absorbed
energy back into the
Earth
atmosphere as infrared Radiates
radiation (or heat).
Heat
Certain gases in the
atmosphere, known as
greenhouse gases absorb
Greenhous the infrared radiation and
re-emit it in all directions,
e Gases including back toward the
Trap Heat Earth’s surface. This
process prevents the heat
from escaping into space
entirely.
This trapping of
Warmt heat creates a
"blanket" effect,
h is keeping the Earth
Retaine warm enough to
d sustain life.
FUN FACT!
Without the greenhouse
effect, Earth's average
temperature would be about
-18°C instead of the current
15°C, making it too cold for
most forms of life.
Enhanced Greenhouse
Effect
Problems arise when human
activities amplify the greenhouse
effect, resulting in what is called the
enhanced greenhouse effect.
Increased levels of greenhouse gases
mean that more heat is trapped,
causing the planet to warm
excessively.
Human activities such as burning fossil fuels,
deforestation, and agriculture have increased the
concentration of these greenhouse gases, intensifying
the greenhouse effect.
Global Warming
Global warming refers to
the long-term increase in
Earth’s average surface
temperature due to rising
levels of greenhouse gases
(GHGs) in the atmosphere.
Causes of Global
Warming
Global warming is
primarily driven by
anthropogenic (human-
caused) factors such as
the following.
Greenhouse Gas
The Emissions
primary driver of global
warming is the release of GHGs
into the atmosphere. These gases
trap heat and prevent it from
escaping into space
Deforestati
on
Forests act as carbon
sinks, absorbing CO₂
from the atmosphere.
Deforestation, often
driven by agriculture
and urbanization,
reduces this capacity
and releases stored
carbon back into the
Industrializa
tion
The industrial
revolution marked
the beginning of
large-scale
emissions due to
the burning of fossil
fuels for energy,
transportation, and
manufacturing. This
trend continues to
fuel global warming
today..
Agriculture
Modern agricultural
practices contribute to
global warming
through:
• Methane emissions
from livestock
digestion.
• Nitrous oxide
emissions from
synthetic fertilizers.
• Deforestation for
agricultural land
Urbanization
expansion.

Rapid urbanization increases


energy demand, transportation
emissions, and waste production,
further exacerbating global
warming.
AND A LIE
Impacts of Global
Rising Warming
Extreme
Temperatur Weather
es Events
Disruption Public
of Health
Ecosystems Challenges
Melting Ice Economic
and Rising and Social
Sea Levels Strain
Solutions and Mitigation Strategies
Transition to
Renewable
Energy Policy and
Legislation
Carbon
Sequestration Public
Awareness
and
Education
Sustainable
Agriculture
THA
NK YOU
!!!

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