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Greenhouse Effect

/ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˈfɛkt/noun
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The greenhouse effect is the natural process by which gases in a planet's atmosphere, like carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat from the sun, warming the surface and making life possible. However, human-induced enhancements from activities such as burning fossil fuels have amplified this effect, leading to accelerated global warming and climate disruptions. This phenomenon is a cornerstone of modern environmental discussions, highlighting the delicate balance between natural processes and human impact.

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Without the greenhouse effect, Earth's average surface temperature would be a bone-chilling -18 degrees Celsius (about 0 degrees Fahrenheit), making it impossible for liquid water—or life as we know it—to exist. This natural warming mechanism is so precise that a slight increase in greenhouse gases has already raised global temperatures by about 1.1 degrees Celsius since the Industrial Revolution, dramatically altering weather patterns worldwide.

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