Originally posted by kath102245
Who is considered the father of the greenhouse effect and why? what did he discover? and where was he from and where did he work?
If anyone could please help answer these questions it would be greatly appriciated.
Thanks
Kathleen
The father of the greenhouse effect is Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius, who first proposed the theory in 1896.
Svante Arrhenius was the first to quantify the relationship between atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and global temperature. He also predicted that increasing CO2 levels would lead to a rise in global temperatures, known as the greenhouse effect.
Svante Arrhenius conducted experiments in a controlled laboratory setting to measure the effects of varying levels of carbon dioxide on temperature. He also studied the Earth's climate history by analyzing ice core samples to support his theory.
Svante Arrhenius' work was initially met with skepticism, but it paved the way for further research on the greenhouse effect and its effects on global climate. Today, his findings are widely accepted and his work is considered a cornerstone in the field of climate science.
The greenhouse effect is an ongoing process and continues to play a significant role in regulating Earth's temperature. However, human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, have significantly increased the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leading to an enhanced greenhouse effect and contributing to global warming and climate change.