Dec
14
2010
Greenhouse gases (GHG) are gaseous components in the atmosphere that contribute to the “greenhouse effect”, the heating of the Earth by means of a similar effect produced by the glass panes of a greenhouse. Greenhouse gases allow light from the sun to enter the atmosphere surrounding the Earth. When that sunlight strikes the planet, some [...]
Oct
13
2010
The term ‘greenhouse gases’ is used to refer to the gases present in the atmosphere which absorb the radiations and emit them within the thermal infrared range. These gases affect the temperature of the earth significantly, in fact it is assumed that the absence of these gases would have made the temperature of the earth [...]
Mar
28
2010
The mechanism used in Carbon Credits gives it the potential to become the world’s next great currency. First, the scope of Carbon Credits is global since everyone in the world is affected by carbon emissions. The effects of carbon emissions impact both rich and poor countries. Second, Carbon Credits are not likely to be [...]