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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Researchers call for the FCC to pause launches A drastic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions will be necessary to prevent further complications with space operations, Parker said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2025
Filed between 2018 and 2023, the suits allege claims arising under state laws but broadly accuse the energy industry of knowing for decades that greenhouse gas emissions would contribute to climate change.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
Lego The global toy brand maintains its intention to make Lego bricks from more sustainable materials and cut its greenhouse gas emissions by by 37% by 2032.
—New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2025
One of the groups that received billions of dollars from an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions is suing the EPA and Citibank after the group's bank accounts were frozen.
—Jeff Young, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2025
Filed between 2018 and 2023, the suits allege claims arising under state laws but broadly accuse the energy industry of knowing for decades that greenhouse gas emissions would contribute to climate change.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
Lego The global toy brand maintains its intention to make Lego bricks from more sustainable materials and cut its greenhouse gas emissions by by 37% by 2032.
—New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2025
One of the groups that received billions of dollars from an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions is suing the EPA and Citibank after the group's bank accounts were frozen.
—Jeff Young, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Greenhouse gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenhouse%20gas. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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