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2. What is Greenhouse Effect ?

The Earth balances its temperature by absorbing incoming solar radiation and reflecting infrared radiation back to the space. Although GHGs (e.g. CO2 and CH4) allow solar radiation access through the atmosphere, they absorb infrared radiation reflected from the surface of the Earth. Therefore, if the amount of GHGs in the atmosphere increases, the greenhouse effect will be enhanced, in turn causing the temperature of the atmosphere to rise.

Greenhouse Effect ( Caption )

In recent years, the significant increase in the global temperature has caused the melting of the polar ice caps, the increase in the temperature and acidity of sea water, the rise in sea levels, plagues, extinction of species, draughts and floods and animal migrations that can be attributed to global climate changes.

Global Warming Trend ( Caption )