Greenhouse Gases

Monitoring and analysis of key greenhouse gases and their impact on climate change.

Key Greenhouse Gases

  • Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
  • Methane (CH₄)
  • Nitrous oxide (N₂O)
  • Fluorinated gases (HFCs, PFCs, SF₆)

Sources and Emissions

  • Anthropogenic sources: energy, industry, agriculture, transport
  • Natural sources: wetlands, oceans, soil respiration
  • Emission trends and hotspots

Atmospheric Monitoring

  • Satellite-based greenhouse gas observation
  • Ground-based monitoring networks
  • Global and regional concentration trends

Impacts on Climate

  • Radiative forcing and global warming potential
  • Feedback mechanisms and climate sensitivity
  • Interactions with water vapor, clouds, and aerosols

Mitigation Strategies

  • Reducing fossil fuel emissions
  • Carbon capture and storage
  • Policy frameworks and international agreements (e.g., Paris Agreement)