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Global warming increases the Earth's average temperature and raises ocean levels. It has positive affects also. Learn about greenhouses gases, global warming and their effects with these Ehow editorials.
Greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere play an important role in maintaining the climate that makes life on Earth possible. Energy from the sun enters the atmosphere, Read More
The carbon cycle involves trees absorbing carbon dioxide and emitting oxygen to keep the atmosphere balanced. Learn about the recent increase of carbon dioxide in the Read More
Greenhouse gas emissions are the byproducts of all our energy-consuming activities. The pollution from power plants is due to humans not making the best environmental Read More
Throughout the long course of Earth's history, there have been periods of temperature extremes that have resulted in ice ages or periods of hot, arid temperatures across Read More
Debating the cause of global warming can generate passionate disagreements. No matter your stance on the issue, there are some accepted scientific theories that explain Read More
The temperature of planet Earth has not been a steady constant. There have been times when the planet was covered in ice and times when it was nearly all tropical Read More
The term "global warming" is becoming better known as "global climate change." The term global climate change takes into account not only increasing temperatures, but all Read More
Global warming is an increase in the Earth's average temperature. Humans have contributed to global warming through the burning of fossil fuels, clearing land and other Read More
Every activity that we perform, from turning on a lightbulb to driving a car, produces emissions that are harmful to the environment----also called a carbon footprint. By Read More
Carbon credits are gained by companies and manufacturers that use environmentally friendly forms of production and produce environmentally friendly products. Find out how Read More
Green energy credits, also called renewable energy credits (REC), are environmental commodities that are traded and sold. These credits allow utility customers to support Read More
The importance of trees cannot be overstated. Sure they can be cut down and used as wood, which has been important throughout history. But it's likely that if not for Read More
When you hear about efforts to protect the environment, most environmentalists focus on global warming and ozone depletion. These two serious environmental problems seem Read More
These days, global warming is practically a curse word--it carries with it significant negative connotations and essentially implies that the world is coming to an end. Read More
Energy efficiency can help to lower utility bills by saving and storing excess energy with the least amount of wasted power. Consider replacing inefficient appliances in Read More
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