Deutsch: Treibhausgas / Español: Gas de efecto invernadero / Português: Gás de efeito estufa / Français: Gaz à effet de serre / Italiano: Gas serra /
A greenhouse gas is a gas involved in the greenhouse effect. So a Greenhouse Gas is any gas that absorbs infrared radiation in the atmosphere.
Greenhouse Gases include water vapor, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), halogenated fluorocarbons (HCFCs), ozone (O3), perfluorinated carbons (PFCs), and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). See carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, ozone, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride.
Description
A greenhouse gas is a gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, causing the planet to warm. These gases contribute to the greenhouse effect, which is vital for sustaining life on Earth by keeping the planet warm enough to support living organisms. However, human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, have significantly increased the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change. Some common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor. These gases are transparent to sunlight but trap heat radiated from the Earth's surface, preventing it from escaping into space.
Treatment and Risks
- Reducing emissions: By decreasing the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere through the use of renewable energy sources, energy-efficient technologies, and sustainable practices.
- Carbon capture and storage: A method of capturing carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and industrial processes and storing them underground to prevent them from entering the atmosphere.
- Adaptation strategies: Planning for the impacts of climate change caused by greenhouse gases, such as rising temperatures, sea level rise, and extreme weather events.
Examples
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Methane (CH4)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O)
- Water vapor (H2O)
Similar Concepts and Synonyms
- Climate pollutants
- Global warming gases
- Atmospheric heat-trapping gases
Articles with 'Greenhouse gas' in the title
- Greenhouse Gas:: Greenhouse Gas: : A Greenhouse Gas is any gas that absorbs Infrared radiation in the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases include water vapor, carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous Oxide (N2O), halogenated fluorocarbons (HCFCs), ozone (O3) . . .
- Greenhouse gases: Greenhouse gases are the gases in the earth"s lower atmosphere (troposphere) that cause the greenhouse effect. Examples include carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons, ozone, methane, water vapor, and nitrous oxide
Weblinks
- umweltdatenbank.de: 'Treibhausgas' im Lexikon der umweltdatenbank.de (German)
Summary
Greenhouse gases are essential for maintaining the Earth's temperature, but human activities have significantly increased their concentration, leading to global warming and climate change. By reducing emissions, implementing carbon capture and storage, and adapting to the impacts of climate change, we can mitigate the risks associated with greenhouse gases and work towards a more sustainable future.
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