The Enhanced Greenhouse Effect

Enhanced greenhouse effect is the aftermath of the rise of atmospheric gases also known as greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane and fluorinated gases in the Earth’s atmosphere. With the constant emissions of greenhouse gases being produced daily, there is an enormous imbalance being created that strengthens the greenhouse effect. Considering the fact that there are already greenhouse gases with the ability to trap heat that naturally occurs in the Earth’s atmosphere to help maintain the warmth of the Earth, any additional amounts of these greenhouse gases will lead to an increase of trapped heat on the planet. Any further increase in the amount of heat will affect the Earth’s weather patterns along with global warming. The

The increased in the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere boost the amount of carbon dioxide dissolved in the oceans. Dissolved carbon dioxide in the ocean water results in the formation of carbonic acid that causes acidification. This brings to the extinction of aquatic organisms that will disturb food webs and human societies that rely on the services of the marine ecosystem will be badly affected. Other than that, one of the most drastic effects of global warming is the rising of sea levels. Indeed, there are erosion in some islands caused by the world’s oceans rising four to eight inches. Occupants on low-lying islands have had to relocate to a higher ground to avoid

The case study was conducted by Cropfacts Pty Ltd on August 2004. The aim of the case study is to analyze the emission of greenhouse gas from wheat farming from nine actual properties in the Wimmera and Mallee. According to this case study, the higher the amount of nitrogen applied, the average of carbon dioxide will also be higher. Hence, the system will become more of a sink for the greenhouse gases. This results in a growth of a larger crop which uses more carbon dioxide during respiration compared to a smaller crop grown by applying less nitrogen. In some cases, the pre-drilling of all the nitrogen produced tends to have a higher emission of greenhouse gases. This may cause an increased in denitrification as a result of applying a high amount of nitrogen at one time when the crop is not able to use it all and hence, exposing the excess nitrogen to soil-related processes for a longer duration. Other than that, burning was also introduced into the system that causes the system to be a source for greenhouse gases. The burning of all the available residue increased the stubble burn efficiency from 80% to 100%. The variability in results is partly caused by the growth of larger crops which takes in more carbon dioxide during its growth compared to smaller crops hence balancing out the carbon dioxide