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 Pacific Islands contribute just 0.02% of global greenhouse gas emissions, but are bearing the brunt of its impacts.
—Claire Poole, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Leading companies in the nation's electric power system are looking to artificial intelligence to help find ways to meet growing energy demand and strengthen the grid while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
According to the brand, approximately 93 percent of marine life will be at risk of extinction by the year 2100 if greenhouse gas emissions aren’t reduced.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
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Claire Poole, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Leading companies in the nation's electric power system are looking to artificial intelligence to help find ways to meet growing energy demand and strengthen the grid while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
According to the brand, approximately 93 percent of marine life will be at risk of extinction by the year 2100 if greenhouse gas emissions aren’t reduced.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Greenhouse gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenhouse%20gas. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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