How Greenhouse Gases Trap Heat and Cause Global Warming #3648778 (License: Personal Use)

The image depicts incoming solar radiation (yellow arrows) passing through the atmosphere and warming Earth’s surface; some of that heat is re-radiated as infrared energy (white arrows), but greenhouse gases absorb and re-emit it, preventing escape into space. A central label explains that too much CO₂ enhances this natural effect, causing excessive warming. The sun, Earth, and directional arrows clearly visualize the mechanism behind climate change.

Used on educational or environmental science web pages explaining climate change fundamentals; ideal for articles, infographics, or classroom resources targeting students, policymakers, or general audiences seeking to understand the greenhouse effect.