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Greenhouse effect leads to global warming. Which substances are responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Sun radiation is trapped by gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, chlorofluorocarbon compounds (CFCs) and water vapour which are all greenhouse gases that are responsible for the greenhouse effect leading to global warming.


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