GREEN HOUSE EFFECT INTRODUCTION The greenhouse effect is a process by which thermal radiation from a planetary surface is absorbed by atmospheric greenhouse gases, and is re-radiated in all directions.
Thais reradiation results in an elevation of average temperature of earth.
Earths natural green house effect is necessary for keeping an optimum temperature HISTORY The existence of the greenhouse effect was argued for by Joseph Fourier in 1824
In 1917 Alexander Graham Bell wrote [The unchecked burning of fossil fuels] would have a sort of greenhouse effect, and The net result is the greenhouse becomes a sort of hot-house. MECHANISM The Earth receives energy from the Sun in the form UV, visible, and near IR radiation Most of which passes through the atmosphere without being absorbed. Of the total amount of energy available at the top of the atmosphere (TOA), about 50% is absorbed at the Earth's surface. Greenhouse gasesincluding most diatomic gases with two different atoms (such as carbon monoxide, CO) and all gases with three or more atomsare able to absorb and emit infrared radiation. GREEN HOUSE GASES AND THEIR ROLE IN GREEN HOUSE EFFECT Water vapor, 3670% carbon dioxide, 926% methane, 49% ozone, 37%
REASONS FOR ENHANCED GREEN HOUSE EFFECT Strengthening of the greenhouse effect through human activities is known as the enhanced (or anthropogenic) greenhouse effect.
This increase in radiation forcing from human activity is attributable mainly to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
CO 2 is produced by fossil fuel burning and other activities such as cement production and tropical deforestation. [
Natural Greenhouse effect More heat is trapped and causes global warming Atmosphere traps some heat Some heat goes out to space Quite a lot of heat is trapped and the earth is warm enough for life. Enhanced Greenhouse effect Heat radiates from the earth Heat radiates from the earth Atmosphere has more greenhouse gases Atmosphere traps more heat Less heat goes out to space SOLUTIONS Reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and entertain the use of renewable energy sources.(wind energy, solar energy etc..) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from "non- energy" sources.There are large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions that come from "non- energy" sources. One major area is waste.Organic wastes emits large amount of methane. Capturing and storing greenhouse gas emissions: A new approach that is being tested in many locations is the use of technology to capture greenhouse gas emissions and store them underground, instead of allowing them to escape into the atmosphere