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Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse Effect

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Greenhouse Effect Defined

The phenomenon in which outgoing infrared radiation that would normally exit from a planet's atmosphere but instead, is trapped or reflected because of the presence of the atmosphere and its components (see below) is called the greenhouse effect. It has been calculated that this effect is necessary to maintain the earth's climate and surface temperature and, more importantly, the liquid state of water in the majority of the earth's biosphere; however, the best scientific estimates to date suggest that increasing amounts of greenhouse gases are resulting in higher temperatures worldwide. This could result in melting of icecaps that would raise the sea level and cause devastating floods in coastal areas, more extremes in rainfall and intensity, and the distribution of species in the biosphere. [The Greenhouse Effect; Matthew Kreljic, ed.; 1992; HW Wilson Co.; New York.] [Climatic Change; v20: p. iii-vii: 1992.]

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  • Greenhouse effect is a myth, say scientists | Mail Online: Research said to prove that greenhouse gases cause climate change has been condemned as a sham by scientists. A United Nations report earlier this year said humans are very likely to be to blame for global warming and there is "virtuall y no doubt" it is linked to man's use of fossil fuels. But other climate experts say there is little scientific evidence to support the theory. In fact global warming could be caused by increased solar activity such as a massive eruption.

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  • Why Is Biodiversity Important? Who Cares? ? Global Issues: Biodiversity is important, more than just the 'I want my children to enjoy it' reason. For example, the richess of diversity allows medicines and foods to be naturally available. The natural disaster prevention mechanisms in most ecosystems and other free services we all get from the surrounding environment are not easily replaceable or replicatable, so maintaining biodiversity is important.

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  • Oregon.gov Home Page: Talks about Biomass energy and how it effects our environment. Greenhouse Effect

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