Global warming gases, also known as greenhouse gases, are a group of gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere and contribute to the phenomenon of global warming. The major global warming gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases. These gases are released into the atmosphere from various human activities, including the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, agriculture, and industrial processes.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most significant global warming gas and is primarily emitted from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas and is primarily emitted from agricultural activities such as livestock farming and rice paddies, as well as from landfills and natural gas production. Nitrous oxide (N2O) is primarily emitted from agricultural activities such as the use of nitrogen fertilizers, as well as from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes. Fluorinated gases, including hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), are synthetic gases used in various industrial applications and are very potent greenhouse gases.
