Concept: greenhouse effect in the concept vocabulary

Concept URI http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3761
Preferred label greenhouse effect
Definition The warming of the Earth's atmosphere caused by the increasing concentration of atmospheric gases, such as water vapour and carbon dioxide. These gases absorb radiation emitted by the Earth, thus slowing down the loss of radiant energy from the Earth back to space.
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Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
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Alternative label
  • staklenički učinak [hr]
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