Changes in Greenhouse Gases

In the Energy: The Driver of Climate module, you learned that greenhouse gases are effective absorbers of infrared radiation and have kept Earth at approximately 15°C (59°F). You also learned that relatively small changes in the amounts of greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere can alter the balance between incoming and outgoing radiation, ultimately determining Earth’s climate.

 

Natural vs. Amplified Greenhouse Effect
Natural vs. Enhanced Greenhouse Effect