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Greenhouse effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The greenhouse effect is caused by an atmosphere containing gases that absorb and emit infrared radiation. Greenhouse gases trap heat within the surface-troposphere system, causing ...

The Greenhouse Effect
EPA Climate Change Kids Site: The greenhouse effect is the rise in temperature that the Earth experiences because certain gases in the atmosphere trap energy from the sun.

Greenhouse Effect - animated diagram
Animated diagram of the greenhouse effect for teachers and students.

Greenhouse Effect - What are Greenhouse Gases and the Greenhouse ...
A good explanation of the greenhouse effect and its relationship to global warming, plus dissenting opinions from some scientists and what is being done to address the problem.

7(h) The Greenhouse Effect
The greenhouse effect is a naturally occurring process that aids in heating the Earth's surface and atmosphere.

greenhouse effect: Definition from Answers.com
(Click to enlarge) greenhouse effect Energy radiated by the sun converts to heat when it reaches earth

Greenhouse Effect: Background Material
This section provides an overview of the earth's atmospheric "greenhouse effect" by briefly exploring the atmospheres of nearby planets and discussing our ...

The Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse Effect The greenhouse effect refers to circumstances where the short wavelengths of visible light from the sun pass through a transparent medium and are absorbed, but ...

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Explained: Radiative forcing MIT News This is the first of a two-part “Explained” on the scientific concepts underlying the concept of the greenhouse effect and global climate change. ... ENVIRONMENT: Violent Backlash Against Climate ScientistsInter Press Service Real agenda of climate deniersSocialistworker.co.uk Climate-change deniers take a lesson from anti-evolution activistsWashington Post (blog) all 258 news articles »

Climate Myths and Questions, Part II Discovery News ... the natural greenhouse effect - which is a good thing - and the enhanced greenhouse effect that is a consequence of anthropogenic climate change. ... Exclusive: Dr. George Woodwell sets the record straightEnergy Collective (blog) all 2 news articles »

New 'gang' gathering on energy? Politico The biggest "greenhouse effect" is caused by water vapor. I can't belive these fools are worried about trying to stop natural climate change. ... and more »

Increased solar radiation requires an extra reduction in CO2 emissions PhysOrg.com Everyone is familiar with the effect of CO2 emissions on the Earth's temperature: the greenhouse effect. Less well known is the effect of solar radiation ...

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Al Gore Still Won't Talk About Meat truthout And that methane has 50 times the greenhouse effect of CO2? "There is no simple correlation between meat consumption and climate change. ... and more »

Climategate: George Monbiot despairs of the AGW cause – 'There goes my life's ... Prison Planet.com ... what I have said in my book “CO2 The Debate Is Not Over”, that CO2 is NOT a “greenhouse gas” and that there is no such thing as a “greenhouse effect”. ...

After much anticipation, it's finally Oscar time The Associated Press ___ GREENHOUSE EFFECT: Workers erected a clear plastic tarp above the Oscar red carpet to keep the rain off during Saturday's overnight storm. ... and more »

Part 2: A Scientist's Defense of Greenhouse Warming New York Times (blog) This is the greenhouse effect, and it keeps the surface temperature of the Earth 33 K (60° F) warmer than it would otherwise be for the same 240 W/m2 of ... Robert Freitas Details how Diamond Trees Would Control the AtmosphereNext Big Future (blog) Lacis at NASA on Role of CO2 in WarmingNew York Times (blog) all 3 news articles »

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If Congress won't act the EPA must Washington Post (blog) Melting permafrost is releasing both CO2 and methane (which has a much greater greenhouse effect than does CO2).Thus, melting of the Arctic is accelerating. ... Congress Proposes to Suspend EPA's Greenhouse Gas Regulatory PowerEnvironment News Service EPA Raises Threshold for First Wave of Carbon RulesSustainableBusiness.com EPA's Authority to Regulate Greenhouse Gases Comes Under Fire From All AnglesSolveClimate (blog) The Hill (blog) -Hybrid Cars News -New York Times all 229 news articles »

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Global warming: a theoretical fact The Chimes The concept of manmade global warming - the idea that global temperature is increasing as a result of the green house effect from pollutants like CO2 that ... Pakistan: Climate Change and Global WarmingGlobal Voices Online (blog) Manmade global warming is a factIrish Independent New evidence for man-made global warmingTelegraph.co.uk The Guardian -CBS News -Princeton Union Eagle all 200 news articles »