Most answers here are correct as far as they go, but they are one-way, and the relationship is two-way. read more
The reverse way from your question, (the effect of photosynthesis on global warming) is the obvious way that plants, through photosynthesis, help reduce global warming by taking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, thereby reducing the concentration of CO2 and decreasing the greenhouse effect. read more
The Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming How the Greenhouse Effect Works Carbon dioxide (CO 2) is an atmospheric constituent that plays several vital roles in the environment. read more