A Popular Article on Green House Gases

3 Pages Posted: 2 Apr 2020

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Swaminathan Chitraputhira Pillai

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University - Agricultural College and Research Institute (Madurai)

Babu

TNAU

Date Written: March 9, 2020

Abstract

The greenhouse effect refers to a natural process that occurs in the Earth's atmosphere. If this process is disrupted, then it could contribute to global warming. As the sun's rays hit the Earth, heat is bounced back to the atmosphere where these gases contain the heat and keep it there to warm the planet. This is an important natural process and allows life forms to flourish and survive. Problems occur only when these gases multiply and build-up, containing heat too efficiently and thus warming the Earth's atmosphere. As the Earth's average temperature rises, effects in its landmasses and sea water level become apparent. Polar ice caps melt along with glaciers, contributing to higher and warmer sea levels. By the end of the century, it is estimated that sea levels can increase from 4 inches to a high of about 40 inches if global warming continues unabated.

Keywords: Green house gases, carbon dioxide, methane

JEL Classification: Q00

Suggested Citation

Pillai, Swaminathan Chitraputhira and Rajagopalan, Babu, A Popular Article on Green House Gases (March 9, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3551112 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3551112

Swaminathan Chitraputhira Pillai (Contact Author)

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University - Agricultural College and Research Institute (Madurai) ( email )

Madurai, 625104
India

Babu Rajagopalan

TNAU ( email )

Agricultural College and Research Institute
Y.Othakadai
Madurai, TN Tamil Nadu 625104
India
914522422956 (Phone)

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