Food Chain, definition of

Greenhouse gases are those gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, both natural and anthropogenic, that absorb and emit radiation at specific wavelengths within the spectrum of thermal infrared radiation emitted by the Earth’s surface, the atmosphere itself, and by clouds. This property causes the greenhouse effect.

Greenhouse gases are essential to maintaining the current temperature of the Earth; without them the planet would be uninhabitable.

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• Study: Global Warming Reduces the Growth Rate of Plankton
  Anyone who thinks stopping the swimming pool going green in Summer is a battle is mistaken. According to a recent study, warming reduces the growth rate of plankton, and starves animals up the food chain.
• Plankton Pundit video shows exact moment plastic enters the food chain
  Many people are familiar with the plight of birds or whales that consume plastic bags. But you might not be aware how plastic harms some of the world's smallest creatures - which can then have a domino affect on creatures further up the food chain. One...
• Congressmen introduce bill to enact U.S-wide ban on microbeads
  Two congressmen have introduced a bipartisan bill that, if passed, could see a nationwide ban on the use of microbeads in soaps and cosmetics. The tiny balls of exfoliating plastic—commonly found in facial scrubs and the like—are recognized as a highly
• OMA unveils plans to transform former tobacco plant into local food hub in Louisville
  In an ambitious effort to bring food producers and consumers closer together, OMA has developed a masterplan that consists of all stages in the food chain. To that end, the Food Hub design comprises a zigzagging built form framing outdoor public space...