Drivhusgass

Drivhusgass, or greenhouse gas in English, refers to gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat. These gases play a crucial role in regulating the planet's temperature by allowing sunlight to pass through the atmosphere but preventing some of the heat radiated back from the Earth's surface from escaping into space. This natural process is known as the greenhouse effect, and without it, the Earth would be too cold to support life as we know it.

The primary greenhouse gases are water vapor (H₂O), carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and ozone (O₃). While these gases occur naturally, human activities have significantly increased their concentrations in the atmosphere, particularly since the Industrial Revolution. The burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas for energy production, transportation, and industrial processes is the largest contributor to the rise in atmospheric CO₂. Deforestation also contributes, as trees absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere. Methane is released from sources such as agriculture (livestock and rice cultivation) and the extraction and transport of fossil fuels. Nitrous oxide is emitted from agricultural and industrial activities, as well as from the combustion of fossil fuels and solid waste.

The increased concentration of greenhouse gases due to human activities is the primary driver of anthropogenic climate change. This enhanced greenhouse effect leads to a warming of the planet, resulting in various environmental impacts, including rising sea levels, more frequent and intense heatwaves, changes in precipitation patterns, and ocean acidification. International efforts are underway to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.