Carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide in the air absorbs some of the long-wave radiation emitted by the earth's surface and in so doing is heated. The more

carbon dioxide there in the air, the greater the heating or greenhouse effect. This is suspected as being a major cause of global warming causing average seasonal temperatures to increase. In addition to causing undesirable heating effects, the increased quantity of carbon dioxide in the air, especially around large cities, may lead to people developing respiratory problems.