Energy from the sun warms the earth. It also drives the earth's weather and climate. The earth's surface absorbs the sun and radiates it back into space in the form of infrared radiation. This process is referred to as the greenhouse effect. About one percent of the earth's atmosphere is composed of greenhouse gases. Together these gases reflect enough heat back to the earth to maintain the average temperature of the atmosphere at around 60 degrees …showed first 75 words of 749 total…

…showed last 75 words of 749 total…the global warming of the earth. Some of the things we can do as individuals is buying and using energy efficient household appliances, and cars. Using less energy means less pollution. In conclusion, global warming is not going to go away on its own. It has been recognized as a problem that affects our everyday lives, but one we can do something about. "Don't wake up and smell the carbon, lets do something about it".