ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite

Okay kiddo, do you know what a greenhouse is? It's a special kind of house where people grow plants. It's made of glass walls and a glass roof that let sunlight in. Because it's so warm and cozy inside, plants can grow even when it's really cold outside.

Now, just like a greenhouse, our planet Earth also has a natural blanket around it that keeps it warm. This is called the atmosphere. But too much of anything can be bad, and in recent years, there has been too much pollution in the air. Some of this pollution comes from things we use every day, like cars, factories, and planes.

This pollution is made up of gases and other tiny particles, which are called greenhouse gases. They trap heat from the sun, making our planet warmer than it should be. This is causing a lot of problems like melting glaciers, rising sea levels, and extreme weather conditions.

To understand more about these greenhouse gases, scientists send up special satellites into space to observe them. These satellites are like big cameras that take pictures of the Earth's atmosphere. They can show us how much of these gases are in the air and where they're coming from.

So, by studying these satellite images, scientists can find ways to reduce pollution and greenhouse gases to make sure our planet stays healthy for future generations.

That's why it's important to take care of our planet and not pollute it so that we can have a healthy and happy home to live in.