What is the Greenhouse Effect?
We all know that the Earth is heated not so much by sunlight itself, but by the sun's rays reflected from the Earth. The Earth heats up as these reflected rays are trapped by gases in the atmosphere, such as methane, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. The trapping of these rays by these gases is called the "greenhouse effect."
The greenhouse effect, which provides the necessary temperature for life on Earth, also has many harms. Some of these include: rising oceans, leading to soil loss, especially in coastal areas, melting glaciers, autumn arriving late and spring early, winter temperatures exceeding normal levels, extinction or endangerment of some animals or plants due to changes in seasons, changes in migration periods, prolonged and severe droughts and desertification. It is also known to cause an increase in the frequency of severe hurricanes, floods, and inundation. The greenhouse effect can also affect human health, potentially causing diseases such as heart problems, respiratory issues, and allergies.
Following the Industrial Revolution, the increase in toxic gases in the atmosphere, the use of fossil fuels, and the frequent and intensive use of fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas strengthen the greenhouse effect and cause global warming.
