Greenhouse Effect Collection (page 4)

Terraforming Mars, computer artwork
Terraformed Mars, computer artwork. North is at top. Terraforming is the process of making another planet Earth-like so that it may be habitable by humans

Energy efficiency
Insulation. Conceptual image of foam insulation round a copper pipe beside a globe

Greenhouse effect, conceptual artwork. Planet Earth surrounded by a greenhouse while being warmed by the Sun. Abnormally high levels of gases are being produced by human activity

Illustration of the greenhouse effect
Illustration of the " greenhouse effect". The build-up of certain gases in the Earths atmosphere traps an increased amount of solar radiation

Steigletscher glacier, Switzerland, 1994
Glacial retreat. Image 1 of 2. Terminus of the Steigletscher glacier, Switzerland, in summer 1994. A glacier is a river of ice that flows down from mountain areas

Atmosphere engineering. Diagram showing the technology that could be employed in altering the Earths atmospheric conditions to reduce climate change effects

Steigletscher glacier, Switzerland, 2006
Glacial retreat. Image 2 of 2. Terminus of the Steigletscher glacier, Switzerland, in summer 2006. A glacier is a river of ice that flows down from mountain areas

Earth under pressure, conceptual artwork
Earth under pressure. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth releasing steam. This could represent the pressure or strain currently being placed on the planets environment

Triftgletscher glacier, Switzerland, 2002
Glacial retreat. Image 1 of 2. Terminus of the Triftgletscher glacier, Switzerland, in August 2002. A glacier is a river of ice that flows down from mountain areas

Triftgletscher glacier, Switzerland, 2003
Glacial retreat. Image 2 of 2. Terminus of the Triftgletscher glacier, Switzerland, in August 2003. A glacier is a river of ice that flows down from mountain areas

Computer artwork of Earth with burning continents
Earth. Computer artwork of the whole Earth with burning continents. North is towards the upper left. The Sun is seen rising behind the Earth

Snowball Earth. Computer artwork of the Earth frozen in snow and ice some 590 million years ago. The continents are in different positions due to tectonic plate movements

Earth after global warming. Computer artwork of a future Earth where the ice-caps have melted due to global warming. Greenland (green, upper left) has lost its ice-cap

Boeing 737 taking off at sunset. The orange plumes behind the aircrafts wings are caused by sunlight refracted by the hot exhaust gases from the jet engines

Greenhouse effect, conceptual image
Greenhouse effect. Conceptual image of infrared rays (red arrows) trapped in the Earths atmosphere by greenhouse gases such as water vapour and carbon dioxide

Solar powered street lights

Sunrise over Venus, artwork
Sunrise over Venus. Artwork of the view from orbit of the Sun rising over the clouds covering the planet Venus. Venus is the second planet from the Sun

Global warming, conceptual image. Earth with a thermometer

Water vapour distribution, computer model. Coloured supercomputer simulations showing the distribution of the Earths water vapour. Atmospheric water vapour is invisible

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The greenhouse effect is a phenomenon that has far-reaching consequences for our planet. As we witness the rough seas at d Ar-Men lighthouse during Storm Ruth in Ile de Sein, Armorique, and the polar bear stranded on an iceberg in Baffin Bay, Canada, we are reminded of the impact of climate change. The intensifying storms like Storm Ruth and rising sea levels are direct results of global warming. The tabular iceberg floating in Weddell Sea, broken away from Larson C ice shelf serves as a chilling reminder of the melting polar ice caps. These images depict the urgency to address the greenhouse effect before it's too late. Amidst this crisis, even everyday scenes such as a Boeing 737 taking off at sunset hold significance. The emissions released by airplanes contribute to greenhouse gas emissions which further exacerbate global warming. In contrast, the snow-covered mountains reflecting on drifting and melting sea ice in Spitsbergen, Svalbard showcase both beauty and fragility. This delicate balance between nature's wonders and human-induced changes must be preserved. Moving towards warmer regions like Dhigurah Island in South Ari Atoll, Maldives reveals palm trees and dense vegetation thriving under tropical conditions. However, these picturesque landscapes face threats from rising temperatures caused by excessive greenhouse gases. Aerial views along reef edges and sandbanks highlight how waves break over them due to increasing storm intensity caused by climate change. Furthermore, sunsets over Dhigurah Island serve as poignant reminders that even paradise-like locations are not immune to environmental challenges posed by global warming. Lastly, witnessing big storms hitting cliffs with waves breaking over them in Shetland emphasizes how no region can escape the wrath of climate change, and is crucial for us all to come together globally to combat this issue through sustainable practices and reducing our carbon footprint. These captivating images capture various aspects affected by the greenhouse effect - from extreme weather events to vulnerable ecosystems.