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greenhouse effect |
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greenhouse effect, a theorized change in the earth's climate caused by accumulation of solar heat in the earth's surface and atmosphere. Human activity contributes increasing amounts of the so-called greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and chlorofluorocarbon, to the atmosphere. Some of the particles and gases in the atmosphere also allow more sunlight to filter through to the earth's surface but reflect much of the radiant infrared energy that otherwise would escape through the atmosphere back into space. See also global warming. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There is a global climate change affecting forests an forestry, one that has little to do with the green house effect. Secondly, the presence of 50% methane in LFG presents a strong environmental case of consuming the gas by burning it as an industrial or residential fuel rather than allowing it's release in the environment which affects us by causing the green house effect. CO2 emissions contribute to the ecological life cycle, which causes the green house effect that is melting our polar caps and is drastically changing our weather conditions. |
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