Greenhouse: The 411 On The Effect!

In case anyone is wondering what the Greenhouse Effect is here you go. The Greenhouse Effect refers to the change in the thermal equilibrium temperature of a planet or moon, by the presence of an atmosphere containing gas, that absorbs and emits infrared radiation. Greenhouse gases, which include water vapor, carbon dioxide and methane, warm the atmosphere by efficiently absorbing thermal infrared radiation emitted by the Earths surface, by the atmosphere itself, and by clouds. As a result of its warmth, the atmosphere also radiates thermal infrared in all directions, including downward to the Earth’s surface. Thus, greenhouse gases trap heat within the surface-troposphere system. This mechanism is fundamentally different from the mechanism of an actual greenhouse, which instead isolates air inside the structure, so that heat is not lost by convection and conduction.

There is evidence that these changes are brought about by human consumption, especially when it comes to burning fossil fuels. Many experts say that carbon dioxide is the culprit and that if we do not do something soon, rising sea levels will cause many disasters around the globe. On top of that it will be hotter. We live in Florida and think its hot enough as it is already. A couple more degrees and you could cook an egg on our driveway. All that protects us is a thin layer of gasses which seem pretty fragile.

People who disagree with the Greenhouse Effect are usually making money from something which is contributing more than its fair share of greenhouse gasses. No one who is trying to help the environment says that burning fossil fuels is not bad for the environment. We need to find alternative energies now. Governments have to start listening now. We want a clean and healthy environment for all our children of this Earth. We all need to be a Green Earth Friend.