Greenhouse Gases (GHG)
Published: August 14, 2009Greenhouse gases are gases in an atmosphere that absorb and emit radiation within the thermal infrared range. Greenhouse gases greatly affect the temperature of the Earth; without them, Earth’s surface would be on average about 15°C (59°F) colder than at present.
Greenhouse gases are gases in an atmosphere that absorb and emit radiation within the thermal infrared range. Greenhouse gases greatly affect the temperature of the Earth; without them, Earth’s surface would be on average about 15°C (59°F) colder than at present.