Hi guys! Today we're doing greenhouse gases! Also, we won't be posting next weekend as we are all traveling for winter vacation!
You may have heard about the term 'greenhouse gases' before. If you haven', t we'll be telling you a little more about them, and what they are exactly.
What are greenhouse gases?
Greenhouse gases (also known as GHGs) are gases in the earth's atmosphere that trap heat. During the day, the sun shines through the atmosphere, warming the earth's surface. At night the earth's surface cools, releasing heat back into the air. But some of the heat is trapped by the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
What is the effect of greenhouse gases?
NASA has observed increases in the amount of carbon dioxide and some other greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. Too much of these greenhouse gases can cause Earth's atmosphere to trap more and more heat. This causes Earth to warm up, leading to global warming.
What can we do?
- Use Renewable energy.
- Purchase Solar Panels for your house or convince your building to install them
- Purchase Carbon offsets.
- Adjust your thermostat.
- Install solar lights.
- Use energy-saving light bulbs.
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