The increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere leads to enhanced greenhouse effect, which results in the trapping of heat in the troposphere. This process is primarily responsible for global warming. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), absorb and emit infrared radiation. As they accumulate, these gases increase the atmospheric temperature by preventing heat that is radiated from the Earth’s surface from escaping into space.
This trapped heat contributes to higher average temperatures, which can lead to various climatic changes, including altered weather patterns, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity. Essentially, the heat that is held in the troposphere as a result of the increase in greenhouse gases is a form of thermal energy that contributes to climate change.