Why is CO2 a greenhouse gas?

The Australia-based Galileo Movement touts a series of "basic facts" on carbon dioxide that attempt to explain why the greenhouse gas can't contribute to climate change. read more

The Australia-based Galileo Movement touts a series of"basic facts" on carbon dioxide that attempt to explain why the greenhouse gas can't contribute to climate change. read more

Carbon dioxide (CO 2) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities. In 2016, CO 2 accounted for about 81.6% of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. read more

“A greenhouse gas is a gas in an atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiant energy within the thermal infrared range. This process is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect.” - Wikipedia. There are number of gases contributing to greenhouse effect: Carbon dioxide; Methane; Water Vapour; Nitrous oxide; Etc; Out of all of these CO2 gets most attention. read more