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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The European Commission said the region is on course to cut its net greenhouse gas emissions by 54% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels–just shy of its legally-binding goal of a 55% cut (Reuters)
Li-Cycle’s quest to recycle lithium-ion batteries ends in bankruptcy.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Local conditions like topography and erosion can lead to faster or slower rates compared to the global average, but overall sea level rise is expected to accelerate in the next century as further greenhouse gas emissions create feedback loops.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
As was reported at the time, the Big Three firms participated in environmental efforts aimed at working with businesses across various industries, curtailing greenhouse gas emissions, and creating long-term shareholder value.
—Mario Lopez, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
And making these cups, and disposing or burning them, generates planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.
—Alexa St. John, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Local conditions like topography and erosion can lead to faster or slower rates compared to the global average, but overall sea level rise is expected to accelerate in the next century as further greenhouse gas emissions create feedback loops.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
As was reported at the time, the Big Three firms participated in environmental efforts aimed at working with businesses across various industries, curtailing greenhouse gas emissions, and creating long-term shareholder value.
—Mario Lopez, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
And making these cups, and disposing or burning them, generates planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.
—Alexa St. John, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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“Greenhouse gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenhouse%20gas. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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