In this tutorial we will learn about the residence times and the global warming potential of greenhouse gases present in the atmosphere. Residence Time of greenhouse gases: Residence time of greenhouse gases represents how long these gases lasts in the…
In yet another blow to the movements and campaigns run by various governmental and non governmental bodies to reduce carbon emissions in the atmosphere, the global greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 have indeed increased to the highest levels in history…
What are Carbon Sinks? About half of the carbon dioxide that humans release into the atmosphere is removed by nature in what we call as Sink (Carbon Sink). In my previous articles, I discussed in detail about enhanced greenhouse effect…
This article will briefly explain the chemistry of enhanced greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases and why these gases have significant importance in our environment. Human presence on earth has acquired the ability to change the climate as it has evolved and…
Greenhouse gas emissions either can continue to increase, can be held steady at a particular level, or can be reduced to a lower level. Some consequences of the presence of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere may be unavoidable. Adaptation to…
The earth has naturally occurring greenhouse gases, including water vapour, which have protected the planet throughout its life. And greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are all naturally occurring in the atmosphere, too. But, human activity has…
Why Greenhouse Effect is important to Earth? The average temperature of the universe is -270°C. Without any source of energy, Earth would also be at this temperature. However, the interior of Earth is hot, because of the initial heat accretion when…
As per the new report submitted by United States to United Nations on climate, US has projected a 4% rise in the emission of green house gases by 2020. This report has come at a time when the world is…
As per the revised Government’s Green House Gases emission estimates, India is the least emitter of Green House Gases, commonly known as GHG, among the emerging economies. This estimation has been revised after a long period of 13 years. The…