Greenhouse Effect  

The climate is controlled by heat energy reaching the Earth through sunlight. Some of the sun’s energy is reflected back into space by the atmosphere and clouds. Most of it passes through and warms the Earth. The ocean and land absorb energy, while ice and snow reflect some of it back up. But carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and other greenhouse gases in our atmosphere trap much of this energy, increasing the temperature. This is the greenhouse effect, similar to the glass roof of a greenhouse.

The greenhouse effect is a natural process that insulates our planet from the cold of space and makes life possible. Without it, the heat reflected from the surface would be lost into space and the Earth would be a frozen ice ball. So, there is nothing inherently wrong with greenhouse gases. The problem is people are pushing up their concentrations by burning fossil fuels and emitting too much gas. We are accelerating the greenhouse effect and causing climate change. If we are smart, humanity can figure out how to reduce emissions and help all living things on our planet.

Product Size: 7" x 5" x 4.5"

Thunderheads are sewn and crafted using recycled fibers that meet Global Recycling Standards. There are no plastic parts, only high-quality soft fabrics and embroidered eyes and details. The attached educational cards are printed from recycled paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. 

Thunderheads meet and surpass all US safety standards. Regular size Thunderheads are appropriate and safe for all ages. Key chain size Thunderheads are only for age 3 and up. 

Hand wash only using a damp cloth and warm water.  Air dry.  We do not recommend cleaning in a washing machine or drying in a drier.  Check all labels upon arrival of purchase.

From this website, we deliver within the United States.  We ship orders within 1–2 business days once they are received. Please see the link at page bottom for international orders. We're confident that you'll love your Thunderheads purchase, but if you need to make a return for any reason, we accept returns within 14 days of your purchase date. Please note, we only accept items in their original condition with the tags still attached. See the page bottom for further details.