Vermont Law

APRIL 13, 2020

stem from land cover change, such as deforestation, afforestation/reforestation, and wood harvesting. come from deforestation. Deforestation raises the albedo. which results in a land surface that reflects more solar radiation and disrupts the natural temperature cycling provided by forest cover. insulating the earth.

Deforestation 40

Deforestation Government Law Carbon Dioxide 40

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Useful Environmental Law Terms. Greenhouse gas : A group of gases known to be responsible for increasing the “greenhouse effect” - that is, gases that absorb infrared radiation and increase atmospheric density. Ozone layer : A protective layer of gas in the upper atmosphere that absorbs the sun's must harmful radiation.

Government 52

Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52

Environmental Science

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Surface albedo is high - heat acquired during the day is radiated at night. Radiation is intense - both in terms of how much deserts receive and how much they reflect back into the environment. Its continued expansion has been put down to increased carbon emissions, agricultural activity and deforestation. Sponsored Content.

Conservation 64

Conservation Carbon Emissions Deforestation Radiation 64

Environmental Science

JULY 22, 2018

The sun receives a constant stream of energy produced by nuclear processes that generate an immense amount of heat, light, and radiation. This radiation hits the atmosphere and is absorbed by the ozone layer which reduces the most harmful. Deforestation. Sponsored Content. What Climatology Is Not.

Atmosphere 52

Atmosphere Climate Change Ocean Greenhouse 52