Green House Effect

[rachel]

The ability of the atmosphere to capture and recycle energy emitted by the Earth surface is the defining characteristic of the Greenhouse Effect.
The green house effect is important because it keeps the Earth warm enough for the humans to survive but if the green house effect becomes stronger will make the Earth warmer than usual. Even a little extra warming of Earth will have adverse effect on humans, plants and animals.

Take a look at the image below which explains the Green House Effect vividly

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Image Courtesy:[url=http://www.epa.gov]U.S. Environmental Protection Agency[/url]

[ryan]

Due to the green house effect, global warming will prevail for a long period of time. The rising of the temperature incubates fierce weathers such as typhoons, tornadoes, and hurricanes, and gradually melts the polar ice-cap. The melted ice leads to a higher sea level and therefore endangers the in habitability of the shore.

Green-house effect is generally attributed to the large amount of carbon dioxide in air. The carbon dioxide , which is largely the burnt fossil fuel , traps the long-wave light and makes the earth warmer. Agreements have been signed to control the consumption of the fossil fuel.

On the other hand, forests efficiently absorb carbon dioxide. Should other agreements be reached to force people to plant more trees on lands and to immediately stop over-felling around the world?