Categorias: Todos - co2 - methane

por Daniel Sima 12 anos atrás

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Global Warming

The balance of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has been significantly altered since the industrial revolution began in 1750. Prior to this period, the Earth maintained a fine equilibrium of carbon concentrations, which helped sustain life.

Global Warming

About Global Warming

1750 Industrial Revolution

After
Balance disrupted

Burning fossil fuels

Waste CO2

Transportation

Energy

Before
Fine Balance

14C

Sustained life on earth

10.000 years

Greenhouse Gases

Man Made CFC's
Lifetime: 45 - 1.700 years
Most abundant

Lasts for decades to centuries

Methane
2nd most abundant

CO2

Now
380 parts per million
1750
280 parts per million

Highest in 650.000 years

Greenhouse Effect

Greenhouse gases
Manmade
Natural

Trapheat

Solar radiation
Water absorbs 90%
Ice reflects 90%