Greenhouse Gases

Here are a list of greenhouse gases, explained by the National Climate Data Center. Gases include: Methane, Water Vapor, Carbon Dioxide, Ozone, and Nitrous Oxide, among others.

NCDC on Greenhouse Gases

The EPA also has its webpage on GHGs which includes what the major ones are, how they are emitted, the leading causes of GHG emissions and the leading nations responsible for the most GHG emissions.

EPA on GHGs

This image depicts the greenhouse effect when the suns rays get reflected and trapped in the atmosphere. You can see the full-size image by clicking the link below.

Full Size Greenhouse Effect

Montreal Protocol

Dave Doniger wrote an article about how the world's governments came together under the Montreal Protocol to phase out the use of CFC's and HFC's

"The Montreal Protocol is proof positive that the Earth's nearly 200 countries can cooperate to save their citizens from a planetary pollution catastrophe." - (Doniger,2012)

Montreal Protocol

This UNEP webpage contains an overview touching on all the important aspects of the Montreal Protocol and has the downloadable links to read the adjusted Montreal Protocol along with amendments made to it.

UNEP Montreal Protocol

Climate Change - What is it?

The United States Environmental Protection Agency gives information on Climate Change.

EPA Climate Change Basics


Good Ozone vs. Bad Ozone

The EPA also has a very informative page on ozone in the atmosphere.

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Ozone - Good Up High, Bad Nearby