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 The enhanced greenhouse effect disrupts the Earth's climate equilibrium and has led to an increase in the global average surface temperatures. This increase in the Earth's temperature is predicted to have serious ongoing effects, such as changes in [[rainfall]], [[ocean circulation]], increasing numbers of [[weather|extreme weather event]]s, and a [[rising sea level]]. These changes can have further consequences for [[agricultural energy use|agriculture]], [[biodiversity]], and human health.<ref name=nova/>
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	<onlyinclude>In general, the '''greenhouse effect''' refers to any situation where short [[wavelength]]s of [[light]] pass through some medium (it could be glass or the [[atmosphere]]) and get absorbed whereas longer [[wavelength]]s of infrared [[radiation]] pass through, are re-radiated from objects and then unable to pass through the medium. This results in the trapping of longer wavelengths and a higher [[temperature]] inside the medium.</onlyinclude><ref name="RE3">HyperPhysics. (May 1, 2015). ''The Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/grnhse.html</ref>		<onlyinclude>In general, the '''greenhouse effect''' refers to any situation where short [[wavelength]]s of [[light]] pass through some medium (it could be glass or the [[atmosphere]]) and get absorbed whereas longer [[wavelength]]s of infrared [[radiation]] pass through, are re-radiated from objects and then unable to pass through the medium. This results in the trapping of longer wavelengths and a higher [[temperature]] inside the medium.</onlyinclude><ref name="RE3">HyperPhysics. (May 1, 2015). ''The Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/grnhse.html</ref>

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	===Temperature of the Earth without Greenhouse Effect===		===Temperature of the Earth without Greenhouse Effect===
	:: [[temperature of the Earth without the greenhouse effect\|''main article'']]		:: [[temperature of the Earth without the greenhouse effect\|''main article'']]
	Without the influence of the greenhouse effect on our planet, the average surface temperature would be 255 [[Kelvin]] - which can also be expressed as [[Celsius\|-18°C]] or [[Fahrenheit\|0°F]].<ref name="~~RE1~~">NASA's Cosmos. (May 7, 2015). ''Heating by the Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://ase.tufts.edu/cosmos/view_chapter.asp?id=21&page=1</ref> If this were the case, [[water]] on Earth would freeze and life as we know it would not exist. The average temperature of the Earth is actually approximately 15°C, a significant difference!<ref>The Encyclopedia of Earth. (May 7, 2015). ''Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://www.eoearth.org/view/article/153146/</ref>		Without the influence of the greenhouse effect on our planet, the average surface temperature would be 255 [[Kelvin]] - which can also be expressed as [[Celsius\|-18°C]] or [[Fahrenheit\|0°F]].<ref name="NASA">NASA's Cosmos. (May 7, 2015). ''Heating by the Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://ase.tufts.edu/cosmos/view_chapter.asp?id=21&page=1</ref> If this were the case, [[water]] on Earth would freeze and life as we know it would not exist. The average temperature of the Earth is actually approximately 15°C, a significant difference!<ref>The Encyclopedia of Earth. (May 7, 2015). ''Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://www.eoearth.org/view/article/153146/</ref>

	===Greenhouse Effect on Other Planets===		===Greenhouse Effect on Other Planets===

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	<onlyinclude>In general, the '''greenhouse effect''' refers to any situation where short [[wavelength]]s of [[light]] pass through some medium (it could be glass or the [[atmosphere]]) and get absorbed whereas longer [[wavelength]]s of infrared [[radiation]] pass through, are re-radiated from objects and then unable to pass through the medium. This results in the trapping of longer wavelengths and a higher [[temperature]] inside the medium.</onlyinclude><ref name="RE3">HyperPhysics. (May 1, 2015). ''The Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/grnhse.html</ref>		<onlyinclude>In general, the '''greenhouse effect''' refers to any situation where short [[wavelength]]s of [[light]] pass through some medium (it could be glass or the [[atmosphere]]) and get absorbed whereas longer [[wavelength]]s of infrared [[radiation]] pass through, are re-radiated from objects and then unable to pass through the medium. This results in the trapping of longer wavelengths and a higher [[temperature]] inside the medium.</onlyinclude><ref name="RE3">HyperPhysics. (May 1, 2015). ''The Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/grnhse.html</ref>

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	<onlyinclude>In general, the '''greenhouse effect''' refers to any situation where short [[wavelength]]s of [[light]] pass through some medium (it could be glass or the [[atmosphere]]) and get absorbed whereas longer [[wavelength]]s of infrared [[radiation]] pass through, are re-radiated from objects and then unable to pass through the medium. This results in the trapping of longer wavelengths and a higher [[temperature]] inside the medium.</onlyinclude><ref name="RE3">HyperPhysics. (May 1, 2015). ''The Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/grnhse.html</ref>		<onlyinclude>In general, the '''greenhouse effect''' refers to any situation where short [[wavelength]]s of [[light]] pass through some medium (it could be glass or the [[atmosphere]]) and get absorbed whereas longer [[wavelength]]s of infrared [[radiation]] pass through, are re-radiated from objects and then unable to pass through the medium. This results in the trapping of longer wavelengths and a higher [[temperature]] inside the medium.</onlyinclude><ref name="RE3">HyperPhysics. (May 1, 2015). ''The Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/grnhse.html</ref>

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	The rapid increase in human activities in recent history has led to the continuing [[emission]] of large amounts of greenhouse gases. Although necessary in the atmosphere in smaller concentrations, the increased amount of carbon dioxide, methane, and other gases in the atmosphere is leading to global warming. Never before has the Earth seen such a large increase in the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in such a short time, and this is leading to significant changes in the climate of the Earth.<ref name=nova/>		The rapid increase in human activities in recent history has led to the continuing [[emission]] of large amounts of greenhouse gases. Although necessary in the atmosphere in smaller concentrations, the increased amount of carbon dioxide, methane, and other gases in the atmosphere is leading to global warming. Never before has the Earth seen such a large increase in the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in such a short time, and this is leading to significant changes in the climate of the Earth.<ref name=nova/>

	The enhanced greenhouse effect disrupts the Earth's climate equilibrium and has led to an increase in the global average surface temperatures. This increase in the Earth's temperature is predicted to have serious ongoing effects, such as changes in [[rainfall]], [[ocean circulation]], increasing numbers of [[extreme weather event]]s, and a [[rising sea level]]. These changes can have further consequences for [[agriculture]], [[biodiversity]], and human health.<ref name=nova/>		The enhanced greenhouse effect disrupts the Earth's climate equilibrium and has led to an increase in the global average surface temperatures. This increase in the Earth's temperature is predicted to have serious ongoing effects, such as changes in [[rainfall]], [[ocean circulation]], increasing numbers of [[weather\|extreme weather event]]s, and a [[rising sea level]]. These changes can have further consequences for [[agricultural energy use\|agriculture]], [[biodiversity]], and human health.<ref name=nova/>

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	<onlyinclude>In general, the '''greenhouse effect''' refers to any situation where short [[wavelength]]s of [[light]] pass through some medium (it could be glass or the [[atmosphere]]) and get absorbed whereas longer [[wavelength]]s of infrared [[radiation]] pass through, are re-radiated from objects and then unable to pass through the medium. This results in the trapping of longer wavelengths and a higher [[temperature]] inside the medium.</onlyinclude><ref name="RE3">HyperPhysics. (May 1, 2015). ''The Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/grnhse.html</ref>		<onlyinclude>In general, the '''greenhouse effect''' refers to any situation where short [[wavelength]]s of [[light]] pass through some medium (it could be glass or the [[atmosphere]]) and get absorbed whereas longer [[wavelength]]s of infrared [[radiation]] pass through, are re-radiated from objects and then unable to pass through the medium. This results in the trapping of longer wavelengths and a higher [[temperature]] inside the medium.</onlyinclude><ref name="RE3">HyperPhysics. (May 1, 2015). ''The Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/grnhse.html</ref>

	When referring to the Earth's [[climate]], '''greenhouse effect''' is the heating of the planet's surface due to the absorption of outgoing [[infrared]] or [[thermal energy\|thermal]] radiation due to atmospheric [[greenhouse gases]] such as [[methane]], [[carbon dioxide]], and [[water vapour]].<ref name="RE1"> Richard Wolfson. (April 26, 2015). ''Energy, Environment, and Climate'', 2nd Edition. W.W. Norton & Company.</ref> This occurs naturally without any human [[emission]]s; the existence of the greenhouse effect is a vital component of an inhabitable Earth, as it keeps the surface at a livable temperature - without it the Earth would be much colder, with an average temperature of about -18°C.<ref name="RE2">John Cook, Hayden Washington. (May 1, 2015). ''Climate Change Denial'', 1st Edition. Earthscan.</ref> Figure 1 shows a diagram that illustrates how the natural greenhouse effect works on Earth to maintain a comfortable temperature.		When referring to the Earth's [[climate]], '''greenhouse effect''' is the heating of the planet's surface due to the absorption of outgoing [[infrared]] or [[thermal energy\|thermal]] radiation due to atmospheric [[greenhouse gases]] such as [[methane]], [[carbon dioxide]], and [[water vapour]].<ref name="RE1"> Richard Wolfson. (April 26, 2015). ''Energy, Environment, and Climate'', 2nd Edition. W.W. Norton & Company.</ref> This occurs naturally without any human [[emission]]s; the existence of the greenhouse effect is a vital component of an inhabitable Earth, as it keeps the surface at a livable temperature - without it the Earth would be much colder, with an average temperature of about -18°C (see [[Earth Temperature without GHGs]]).<ref name="RE2">John Cook, Hayden Washington. (May 1, 2015). ''Climate Change Denial'', 1st Edition. Earthscan.</ref> Figure 1 shows a diagram that illustrates how the natural greenhouse effect works on Earth to maintain a comfortable temperature.

	[[File:Earth_greenhouse_effect_EPA_2012.png\|760px\|thumb\|center\|Figure 1. A diagram showing how the greenhouse effect works on Earth.<ref>Wikimedia Commons. (August 6, 2015). ''Earth's Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8e/Earth's_greenhouse_effect_(US_EPA,_2012).png</ref>]]		[[File:Earth_greenhouse_effect_EPA_2012.png\|760px\|thumb\|center\|Figure 1. A diagram showing how the greenhouse effect works on Earth.<ref>Wikimedia Commons. (August 6, 2015). ''Earth's Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8e/Earth's_greenhouse_effect_(US_EPA,_2012).png</ref>]]

	Although the greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon, there are concerns with something known as the '''enhanced greenhouse effect'''. The enhanced greenhouse effect is generally what is being talked about when people refer to the greenhouse effect and [[climate change]]. This effect refers to the increased heating of the Earth's surface as a result of a higher amount of greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere from human activities.<ref name=nova>NOVA. (August 6, 2015). ''The Enhanced Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://www.nova.org.au/earth-environment/enhanced-greenhouse-effect</ref> These greenhouse gases trap more of the outgoing radiation from the surface of the Earth, meaning that less escapes to space and the planet heats up.		Although the greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon, there are concerns with something known as the '''enhanced greenhouse effect'''. The enhanced greenhouse effect is generally what is being talked about when people refer to the greenhouse effect and [[climate change]]. This effect refers to the increased heating of the Earth's surface as a result of a higher amount of greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere from human activities.<ref name=nova>NOVA. (August 6, 2015). ''The Enhanced Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://www.nova.org.au/earth-environment/enhanced-greenhouse-effect</ref> These greenhouse gases trap more of the outgoing radiation from the surface of the Earth, meaning that less escapes to space and the planet heats up.
	[[File:co2gif.gif\|318px\|thumb\|Figure 2. Carbon dioxide is able to interact with infrared radiation, leading to an imbalance of radiation entering and leaving the atmosphere.<ref>PhET Simulations, ''Molecules and Light'' [Online], Available: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/molecules-and-light</ref>]]

	==Greenhouse Gases==		==Greenhouse Gases==
			[[File:co2gif.gif\|318px\|thumb\|Figure 2. Carbon dioxide is able to interact with infrared radiation, leading to an imbalance of radiation entering and leaving the atmosphere.<ref>PhET Simulations, ''Molecules and Light'' [Online], Available: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/molecules-and-light</ref>]]
	:: [[greenhouse gas\|''main article'']]		:: [[greenhouse gas\|''main article'']]
	The natural atmosphere is composed of 78% [[nitrogen]], 21% [[oxygen]], and only about 1% natural greenhouse gases.<ref name=nova/> ~~This~~ small amount ~~of [[gas]] makes~~ a big difference ~~as these gases - sometimes known as GHGs~~ - are gases that allow the greenhouse effect to exist by trapping in some heat that would otherwise escape to space. ~~However, when~~ present in the upper atmosphere in larger concentrations these greenhouse gases contribute to global climate change. The cause of this contribution is due to the absorption and re-emission of radiation within the infrared range. The level of harm that greenhouse gases can do is measured by their [[global warming potential]].		The natural atmosphere is composed of 78% [[nitrogen]], 21% [[oxygen]], 0.9% [[argon]], and only about 0.1% natural greenhouse gases.<ref name=nova/> Although a small amount, these greenhouse gases make a big difference - they are the gases that allow the greenhouse effect to exist by trapping in some heat that would otherwise escape to space.

			When present in the upper atmosphere in larger concentrations, however, these greenhouse gases contribute to global climate change. The cause of this contribution is due to the absorption and re-emission of radiation within the infrared range. Humans input greenhouse gases into the atmosphere that would otherwise not find their way there, affecting the natural [[earth's heat balance\|balance]]; see [[anthropogenic carbon emissions]] for more information.

			The level of harm that greenhouse gases can do is measured by their [[global warming potential]].

	==Temperatures==		==Temperatures==
	Although the greenhouse effect tends to be associated with the negative effects of [[global warming]] and climate change, the natural greenhouse effect is actually necessary for life on Earth. The comfortable [[temperature of the Earth]] is determined by how much [[energy]] the greenhouse effect traps on the surface of the planet and how much it allows to escape into space. As well, the [[greenhouse effect on other planets\|temperature of other planets]] - which can vary drastically - is determined by how their greenhouse ~~effect~~ work. The ~~temperatures~~ of ~~planets~~ depends strongly on the composition of the [[atmosphere]] ~~and how significant~~ the greenhouse effect is.		Although the greenhouse effect tends to be associated with the negative effects of [[global warming]] and climate change, the natural greenhouse effect is actually necessary for life on Earth. The comfortable [[temperature of the Earth]] is determined by how much [[energy]] the greenhouse effect traps on the surface of the planet and how much it allows to escape into space. As well, the [[greenhouse effect on other planets\|temperature of other planets]] - which can vary drastically - is determined by how their respective greenhouse effects work. The temperature of a planet depends strongly on the composition of the [[atmosphere]]. This is due to the greenhouse effect having such significant effects.

	===Temperature of the Earth===		===Temperature of the Earth===
	:: [[temperature of the Earth\|''main article'']]		:: [[temperature of the Earth\|''main article'']]
	On Earth, the temperature is kept at a comfortable level since the atmosphere traps some of the [[radiant heat]] from the Sun, warming the surface and sustaining life. This trapping is done by greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, which absorbs some infrared heat radiation and re-radiates some to the surface of the Earth, warming it.<ref name="RE1"/> This process, as explained above, is the natural greenhouse effect and is completely necessary to our life on this planet. NASA has reported that the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the warming from the greenhouse effect is 15°C.<ref>Jerry Coffey. (May 7, 2015). ''Temperature of Earth'' [Online]. Available: http://www.universetoday.com/14516/temperature-of-earth/</ref> ~~Various environments on Earth are reacting poorly to this~~ average temperature ~~increasing though~~.		On Earth, the temperature is kept at a comfortable level since the atmosphere traps some of the [[radiant heat]] from the [[Sun]], warming the surface and sustaining life. This trapping is done by greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, which absorbs some infrared heat radiation and re-radiates some to the surface of the Earth, warming it.<ref name="RE1"/> This process, as explained above, is the natural greenhouse effect and is completely necessary to our life on this planet. NASA has reported that the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the warming from the greenhouse effect is 15°C.<ref>Jerry Coffey. (May 7, 2015). ''Temperature of Earth'' [Online]. Available: http://www.universetoday.com/14516/temperature-of-earth/</ref> This average temperature increase is starting to harm various environments.

	===Temperature of the Earth without Greenhouse Effect===		===Temperature of the Earth without Greenhouse Effect===
	:: [[temperature of the Earth without the greenhouse effect\|''main article'']]		:: [[temperature of the Earth without the greenhouse effect\|''main article'']]
	Without the influence of the greenhouse effect on our planet, the average surface temperature would be 255 [[Kelvin]] - which can also be expressed as [[Celsius\|-18°C]] or [[Fahrenheit\|0°F]].<ref name="RE1">NASA's Cosmos. (May 7, 2015). ''Heating by the Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://ase.tufts.edu/cosmos/view_chapter.asp?id=21&page=1</ref> If this were the case, [[water]] on Earth would freeze and life as we know it would not exist. ~~This is a significant~~ temperature ~~drop in comparison to~~ the approximately 15°C ~~average temperature on the Earth with the greenhouse effect.~~<ref>The Encyclopedia of Earth. (May 7, 2015). ''Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://www.eoearth.org/view/article/153146/</ref> This simple fact shows that the greenhouse effect is a delicate balance; too much influence and people are faced with the problems of climate change and global warming, too little influence and life as we know it cannot exist.		Without the influence of the greenhouse effect on our planet, the average surface temperature would be 255 [[Kelvin]] - which can also be expressed as [[Celsius\|-18°C]] or [[Fahrenheit\|0°F]].<ref name="RE1">NASA's Cosmos. (May 7, 2015). ''Heating by the Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://ase.tufts.edu/cosmos/view_chapter.asp?id=21&page=1</ref> If this were the case, [[water]] on Earth would freeze and life as we know it would not exist. The average temperature of the Earth is actually approximately 15°C, a significant difference!<ref>The Encyclopedia of Earth. (May 7, 2015). ''Greenhouse Effect'' [Online]. Available: http://www.eoearth.org/view/article/153146/</ref>

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	:: [[global warming\|''main article'']]		:: [[global warming\|''main article'']]
	The rapid increase in human activities in recent history has led to the continuing [[emission]] of large amounts of greenhouse gases. Although necessary in the atmosphere in smaller concentrations, the increased amount of carbon dioxide, methane, and other gases in the atmosphere is leading to global warming. Never before has the Earth seen such a large increase in the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in such a short time, and this is leading to significant changes in the climate of the Earth.<ref name=nova/>		The rapid increase in human activities in recent history has led to the continuing [[emission]] of large amounts of greenhouse gases. Although necessary in the atmosphere in smaller concentrations, the increased amount of carbon dioxide, methane, and other gases in the atmosphere is leading to enhanced global warming. Never before has the Earth seen such a large increase in the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in such a short time, and this is leading to significant changes in the climate of the Earth.<ref name=nova/>

	The enhanced greenhouse effect disrupts the Earth's climate equilibrium and has led to an increase in the global average surface temperatures. This increase in the Earth's temperature is predicted to have serious ongoing effects, such as changes in [[rainfall]], [[ocean circulation]], increasing numbers of [[weather\|extreme weather event]]s, and a [[rising sea level]]. These changes can have further consequences for [[agricultural energy use\|agriculture]], [[biodiversity]], and human health.<ref name=nova/>		The enhanced greenhouse effect disrupts the Earth's climate equilibrium and has led to an increase in the global average surface temperatures. This increase in the Earth's temperature is predicted to have serious ongoing effects, such as changes in [[rainfall]], [[ocean circulation]], increasing numbers of [[weather\|extreme weather event]]s, and a [[rising sea level]]. These changes can have further consequences for [[agricultural energy use\|agriculture]], [[biodiversity]], and human health.<ref name=nova/>