The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere, similar to how a car heats up in the sun. This keeps the planet warm enough for life.

Dear Tom,Where did the term “Greenhouse Effect” come from?Greg StilleDear Greg, In 1827, French scientist Jean-Baptiste Fourier noticed the similar… Skip to content WGN-TV ...

Despite all the talk about carbon capture, carbon footprints and carbon trading, carbon dioxide only causes nine to 26 percent of the greenhouse effect. That means that the majority of warming ...