The greenhouse effect is when the gases found in the Earth’s atmosphere trap the sun’s energy.

This energy is then reabsorbed by the surface of the Earth, instead of being reflected back to space, resulting in higher temperatures on the planet. When this happens naturally, the stable temperature of the Earth is ensured, allowing life to thrive and survive. However, human activities have been the driving force behind the increase of greenhouse effect emissions in the atmosphere, resulting in the so-called, global warming.