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What Is the Greenhouse Effect?
Environment

What Is the Greenhouse Effect?

The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain atmospheric gases absorb and re-emit infrared radiation, slowing the loss of heat from Earth's surface to space. Wi…

December 16, 2018
2016 may be the hottest year in history
Environment

2016 may be the hottest year in history

Many meteorological agencies around the world warn that 2016 will continue to break the record and become the hottest year in history.

December 16, 2018
Use land to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Environment

Use land to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

There are about 830 billion tons of carbon in the air. Every year, people waste about 10 billion tons more. The soil can contain 4,800 billion tons, 6 times the air.

December 16, 2018