1976•Geophysical Research LettersOpen access

Greenhouse effect due to atmospheric nitrous oxide

Yuk L. Yung, W. C. Wang, Andrew A. Lacis

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The greenhouse effect due to nitrous oxide in the present atmosphere is about 0.8°K. Increase in atmospheric N 2 O due to perturbation of the nitrogen cycle by man may lead to an increase in surface temperature as large as 0.5°K by 2025, or 1.0°K by 2100. Other climatic effects of N 2 O are briefly discussed.

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Key concepts: Nitrous oxide, Greenhouse gas, Environmental science, Atmospheric sciences, Greenhouse effect, Nitrogen, Atmosphere (unit), Greenhouse