Greenhouse Effect and CO2 Capture

The video explains the misconception that greenhouse glass works like atmospheric greenhouse gases. While greenhouse gases trap heat by allowing sunlight to pass through and blocking infrared light, greenhouses trap warm air. The video highlights the intensifying greenhouse effect due to increased CO2 levels and introduces Climeworks, a company that develops CO2 capture plants powered by renewable energy to combat this issue.

What was the initial belief about how greenhouses functioned?

• They allow sunlight to pass through and trap warm air.

• They trap heat by blocking infrared light.

• They reflect sunlight back into space.

• They cool the air by releasing infrared light.

How do greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap heat?

• By cooling the Earth's surface.

• By absorbing all forms of light.

• By allowing sunlight to pass through and blocking infrared light.

• By reflecting sunlight back into space.

What is the effect of increased CO2 levels on the greenhouse effect?

• It has no impact on the greenhouse effect.

• It intensifies the greenhouse effect.

• It reverses the greenhouse effect.

• It reduces the greenhouse effect.

What is the primary goal of Climeworks?

• To increase CO2 levels in the atmosphere.

• To develop fossil fuel plants.

• To capture and permanently remove CO2 from the air.

• To block sunlight from reaching the Earth.

How does Climeworks aim to make an impact on the planet?

• By increasing the use of fossil fuels.

• By reducing the use of renewable energy.

• By promoting deforestation.

• By developing renewable energy-powered CO2 capture plants.