GREEN HOUSE CAUSES AND

EFFECT
PRESENTED BY:
JAY-R D. FELARCA
MT -3H
GREENHOUSE CAUSES
Greenhouse gases cause global warming by trapping
heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Here are the primary
causes of increased greenhouse gas concentrations:

1. Burning of Fossil Fuels: The combustion of coal,

oil, and natural gas for energy and transportation
releases significant amounts of carbon dioxide
(CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
2.Deforestation: Trees absorb CO2, so when forests are cut
down or burned, the carbon stored in the trees is released
into the atmosphere, and the capacity for carbon absorption
is reduced.

3.Agriculture: Agricultural practices, especially livestock

farming, produce methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O).
Methane is released from enteric fermentation in ruminants
and from rice paddies, while nitrous oxide is emitted from
fertilized soils and animal manure
• 4.Industrial Processes: Various industrial activities,
including cement production, steelmaking, and
chemical manufacturing, emit CO2 and other
greenhouse gases.

• 5.Waste Management: Landfills produce methane

as organic waste decomposes anaerobically
(without oxygen).
• 6.Use of Fluorinated Gases: Synthetic gases used in
refrigeration, air conditioning, and other industrial
applications, such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs),
perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6),
are potent greenhouse gases.
• These activities contribute to the greenhouse effect,
leading to global temperature increases, altered weather
patterns, and various environmental impacts. Reducing
greenhouse gas emissions is crucial for mitigating
climate change
 GREENHOUSE EFFECT
• The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the
Earth's surface. When the Sun’s energy reaches the Earth,
some of it is reflected back to space and the rest is
absorbed, warming the planet. The Earth then emits
energy in the form of infrared radiation. Greenhouse gases
in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide (CO₂),
methane (CH₄), water vapor (H₂O), and nitrous oxide
(N₂O), absorb and re-radiate this infrared radiation,
trapping heat in the atmosphere and keeping the Earth
warm enough to support life.
• This effect is essential for maintaining the Earth's
temperature, but human activities, especially the
burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, have
increased the concentration of greenhouse gases.
This enhancement of the greenhouse effect leads to
global warming and climate change, resulting in
more extreme weather patterns, melting ice caps,
rising sea levels, and other environmental impacts.
EXPAND ON THR GREENHOUSE EFFECT EFFECT AND ITS IMPLICATION

• MECHANISM OF THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT

1.Solar Radiation: The Sun emits energy in the form of visible

light and ultraviolet radiation, which reaches the Earth's surface.

2.Absorption and Reflection: About 30% of this solar energy is

reflected back into space by clouds, atmospheric particles, and
bright ground surfaces like ice and snow. The remaining 70% is
absorbed by the Earth's surface and oceans.
• 3.Infrared Radiation: The Earth's surface warms up and
emits energy in the form of infrared radiation (heat) back
toward the atmosphere.

• 4.Greenhouse Gas Absorption: Greenhouse gases in the

atmosphere absorb a significant portion of this infrared
radiation and re-radiate it in all directions, including
back towards the Earth's surface. This process traps heat
in the lower atmosphere.
Consequences of Enhanced Greenhouse Effect

1.Global Warming: The average global temperature has

increased, leading to climate changes.

• 2.Extreme Weather Events: Increased frequency and

intensity of hurricanes, heatwaves, droughts, and heavy
rainfall.

• 3.Melting Ice Caps and Glaciers: Accelerated melting of

polar ice and glaciers, contributing to sea-level rise.
• 4.Ocean Acidification: Increased CO₂ levels lead
to higher acidity in oceans, affecting marine life.

• 5.Ecosystem Disruption: Changes in climate

patterns affect biodiversity and the distribution of
plant and animal species.
• Mitigation Strategies

• •Reducing Emissions: Shifting to renewable energy

sources (solar, wind, hydroelectric), improving energy
efficiency, and adopting cleaner technologies.

• •Reforestation and Afforestation: Planting trees to

absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere.
• Sustainable Agriculture: Practices that reduce methane and
nitrous oxide emissions, such as improved livestock
management and reduced use of synthetic fertilizers.

•Carbon Sequestration: Capturing and storing CO ₂ from

industrial processes before it reaches the atmosphere.

• Understanding and mitigating the enhanced greenhouse effect

is crucial for combating climate change and ensuring a
sustainable future for the planet.
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