When the Earth's atmosphere traps solar radiation, it's called this effect
[DOC] [TLE] General Overview: The Greenhouse Effect - Earthguide - University ... [PAR] The "greenhouse effect" is widely discussed in the media, and although its details 
are ... Due to the presence of certain  greenhouse gases  that trap heat, like 
carbon ... of the Earth s surface and lower atmosphere, a process called "global 
warming.