greenhouse gas
noun
: any of various gaseous compounds (such as carbon dioxide or methane) that absorb infrared radiation, trap heat in the atmosphere, and contribute to the greenhouse effect
Water vapor is an important gas for the study of climate and weather because of its role as a natural greenhouse gas as well as its relationship to clouds and precipitation.—
Mohi Kumar
Mohi KumarScientists now recognize tropospheric ozone—a component of smog—as a greenhouse gas as well as an eye and lung irritant.—Science News
Science NewsWhile it may not be possible to eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions, it is possible to offset some of the emissions that do still occur. Offsetting involves supporting projects that reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions in another location.—Tyson Miller
Tyson MillerLivestock emit 14.5 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions each year. Most of that is from cows.—Marley Walker
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New York, for instance, set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by 40 percent by 2030, and 85 percent by 2050.
—Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
EVs are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Tourism accounts for around eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations, most of which is attributed to transportation.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
Since 2016, the city has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 28% and is on track to reach 65% by 2030.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
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Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
EVs are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Tourism accounts for around eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations, most of which is attributed to transportation.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
Since 2016, the city has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 28% and is on track to reach 65% by 2030.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Greenhouse gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenhouse%20gas. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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