Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat in the atmosphere, preventing it from escaping into space. They a
(re) naturally rele
(ased) during volc
(anic) eruptions a
(nd) the decomposition o
(f) organic mat
(ter), although hu
(man) activities ha
(ve) significantly incr
(eased) the concen
(tration) of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution. The consequences include rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and more frequent extreme weather events. Addressing climate change requires international cooperation and sustainable practices to reduce carbon footprints and protect the environment.