Climate Change

Greenhouse Gases

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are atmospheric gases that trap heat, maintaining Earth’s temperature at a level suitable for life. However, excessive emissions—mainly from CO?, methane (CH?), nitrous oxide (N?O), and fluorinated gases—have led to intensified global warming. These gases originate from energy production, agriculture, transportation, and industrial processes, accumulating in the atmosphere and altering the natural greenhouse effect.

The impact of GHGs extends beyond temperature increase. Methane, for instance, is over 25 times more potent than CO? in trapping heat over a 100-year period. Effective mitigation involves reducing emissions through policy reforms, technological innovation, and lifestyle changes. Monitoring and managing GHG concentrations is crucial in stabilizing climate systems, and efforts like the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement aim to coordinate global reduction strategies.