Eunice Newton Foote

Eunice Newton Foote was a 19th-century scientist who, in 1856, conducted experiments showing that gases like carbon dioxide trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect. She demonstrated that CO₂, when added to air, increased the temperature, suggesting it influences the Earth's climate. Her work was a significant early contribution to understanding climate science, but it was largely overlooked during her lifetime. Foote's findings laid groundwork for future research on how gases affect Earth's temperature and climate change, highlighting her important role as a pioneer in atmospheric science.