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Greenhouse effect Increasing greenhouse gases trap more heat

Greenhouse gases

Nitrous oxide

Carbon dioxide
Methane

Water

Sulfur hexafluoride

Could the warming be natural?


CO2 concentrations have increased dramatically over the last century (up to 390 ppm). Scientists say that it is extremely likely (95-100% probability) that humans have been the dominant cause of this increase.

Effects: Snow and ice


Glaciers are disappearing and arctic sea ice is melting.

Grinnell Glacier, Glacier National Park 1900 and 2008

Effects on ecosystems

How do we know?
Scientists study climate change using.

Tree Rings

Ice Cores

Fossils

Coral Reefs

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