Greenhouse Gases

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May 1, 2024 Updated May 10, 2025 22 minute read

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are a category of gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat. They function somewhat like the glass roof of a greenhouse, allowing sunlight to pass through and warm the planet's surface, but then preventing some of the resulting heat from escaping back into space. This natural process, known as the greenhouse effect, is crucial for life on Earth as we know it, maintaining an average global temperature that can support ecosystems. Without this effect, Earth's average temperature would be significantly colder, making it inhospitable for most life forms.

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