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Short Answer:Greenhouse gases have been keeping the planet warm enough for life for millions of years. Now, however, the serious increase in greenhouse gas levels over the last 250 years is causing global warming. A:The majority of the world's climate scientists have concluded that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from human activities, such as transportation and electricity production, have a significant impact on the atmosphere and are having a discernible influence on global climate.

Since the dawn of the industrial age, the global economy has become increasingly dependent on the use of fossil fuels to power our businesses and our way of life. We share the growing concern that, if left unchecked, these emissions will continue to alter the atmosphere and the climate, disrupting human settlements around the globe and threatening human and natural ecosystems.

Expected ConsequencesThe expected consequences of greenhouse gas emissions include:
  • Hotter and cooler temperatures
  • General rise in sea levels, in part resulting from melting polar ice caps
  • Changes in rainfall patterns
  • Increased frequency and severity of storm systems such as hurricanes, windstorms and thunderstorms
  • Increased frequency and severity of droughts and floods
  • Loss of habitat and biodiversity
  • Expanded occurrence and distribution of serious health risks and diseases
Carbon Constrained EconomyAs scientists have gathered increasing levels of proof that climate change is occurring, and why, efforts to combat this problem have gained significant momentum. Around the world, citizens, corporations and individuals alike, are choosing different types of transportation and sources of electricity, and are investing in technologies that promise to reduce or sequester green house gas emissions. It is this group of "first movers" who will lead us towards a more sustainable future and be the best prepared to thrive in a global economy that is increasingly carbon constrained.
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What planet has more greenhouse effect?

Venus has the most pronounced greenhouse effect in our solar system. Its thick atmosphere is composed mostly of carbon dioxide, which traps heat and creates a runaway greenhouse effect, resulting in extreme temperatures of up to 900°F (475°C) on the surface.


Does the greenhouse effect only occur on earth?

No, the greenhouse effect is a natural process that occurs on Earth and other planets with atmospheres. For example, Venus has an extreme greenhouse effect that has resulted in high surface temperatures.


What will a runaway greenhouse effect do to the Earth?

the greenhouse effect is an increase in the average temperature of the earth "Greenhouse gases" such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, ozone and methane, slow the escape of heat from earth's atmosphere.


What is another name for enhanced greenhouse effect?

The greenhouse effect is the natural process by which greenhouse gases keep the earth's temperature at a comfortable level suitable for human existence. The enhanced greenhouse effect is the increase in greenhouse gases that is leading to global warming. The term "enhanced greenhouse effect" is also referred to as the "anthropogenic greenhouse effect" and is the idea that humans may have an effect on global climate. It is also referred to as the "runaway greenhouse effect".


What are the two types of greenhouse effect?

The natural greenhouse effect keeps the earth warm enough for life.The enhanced (or accelerated) greenhouse effect (caused by burning fossil fuels and deforestation) leads to global warming and climate change.(There is also the very dangerous runaway greenhouse effect that happened on Venus.)

Related Questions

Does Uranus have a runaway greenhouse effect?

NO.


Which planet is dominated by a Greenhouse effect?

Venus has a runaway greenhouse effect that has boiled its oceans dry.


Due to a runaway greenhouse affect what planet has a high temperature affect?

Venus is the hot planet with the runaway greenhouse effect. its oceans have boiled dry.


Which planet is the hottest due to the greenhouse effect gone wild?

Venus has a runaway greenhouse effect. Its seas have now boiled dry!


What planet has more greenhouse effect?

Venus has the most pronounced greenhouse effect in our solar system. Its thick atmosphere is composed mostly of carbon dioxide, which traps heat and creates a runaway greenhouse effect, resulting in extreme temperatures of up to 900°F (475°C) on the surface.


Which planet has a poisonous atmosphere that has been described as the product of a runaway greenhouse effect?

VENUS


What is the ' runaway greenhouse effect' produced by Venus' atmosphere?

The runaway greenhouse effect on Venus occurred when carbon dioxide (CO2) levels got so high that it caused an extreme temperature rise. Venus used to have oceans, but these have all boiled dry.


What planet has an atmosphere with a greenhouse effect?

EarthVenusMarsThe greenhouse effect occurs on every planet with an atmosphere (including Earth). On Venus, there is a runaway greenhouse effect causing temperatures high enough to melt lead.Mars has a greenhouse effect that is weak because of its thin atmosphere.


How is global warming working?

The greenhouse effect is the trapping of heat by certain gases that have been identified as helping retain heat on our planet. The runaway greenhouse effect is causing global warming.


Does the greenhouse effect only occur on earth?

No, the greenhouse effect is a natural process that occurs on Earth and other planets with atmospheres. For example, Venus has an extreme greenhouse effect that has resulted in high surface temperatures.


What are the two types of greenhouse?

The natural greenhouse effect keeps the earth warm enough for life.The enhanced (or accelerated) greenhouse effect (caused by burning fossil fuels and deforestation) leads to global warming and climate change.(There is also the very dangerous runaway greenhouse effect that happened on Venus.)


What will a runaway greenhouse effect do to the Earth?

the greenhouse effect is an increase in the average temperature of the earth "Greenhouse gases" such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, ozone and methane, slow the escape of heat from earth's atmosphere.