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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Scott recently flexed his political muscles by blocking a state policy that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Transportation is the leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions, and cars and trucks account for 80% of those transportation emissions.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 13 June 2025
The Golden State in recent years has also been at the forefront in trying to transition to vehicles that don’t produce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to warming global temperatures.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 13 June 2025
In some construction, there is enough data and tracking to add up the operational carbon of the building to understand greenhouse gas emissions.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Transportation is the leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions, and cars and trucks account for 80% of those transportation emissions.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 13 June 2025
The Golden State in recent years has also been at the forefront in trying to transition to vehicles that don’t produce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to warming global temperatures.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 13 June 2025
In some construction, there is enough data and tracking to add up the operational carbon of the building to understand greenhouse gas emissions.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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“Greenhouse gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenhouse%20gas. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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