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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Collectively, these measures would reduce the entire region’s dependence on fuel oil, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and provide a more stable energy supply during periods of peak demand.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Circular products need to phase out the use of hazardous chemicals in favor of safer alternatives, reduce water usage and recycle as much water as possible, and achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions, or as close to zero as technology allows.
—Lewis Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Curbing greenhouse gas emissions is the best way to save coral, but humanity may not be able to accomplish that fast enough.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
Annual greenhouse gas emissions reached an all-time high last year and have led to an overall uptick in global temperatures.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2025
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Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Circular products need to phase out the use of hazardous chemicals in favor of safer alternatives, reduce water usage and recycle as much water as possible, and achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions, or as close to zero as technology allows.
—Lewis Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Curbing greenhouse gas emissions is the best way to save coral, but humanity may not be able to accomplish that fast enough.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
Annual greenhouse gas emissions reached an all-time high last year and have led to an overall uptick in global temperatures.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Greenhouse gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenhouse%20gas. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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