Greenhouse gas

A greenhouse gas (sometimes abbreviated GHG) is a gas in an atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect. The primary greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. Without greenhouse gases, the average temperature of Earth's surface would be about 15 °C (27 °F) colder than the present average of 14 °C (57 °F). In the Solar System, the atmospheres of Venus, Mars and Titan also contain gases that cause a greenhouse effect.

Human activities since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution (taken as the year 1750) have produced a 40% increase in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide, from 280 ppm in 1750 to 400 ppm in 2015. This increase has occurred despite the uptake of a large portion of the emissions by various natural "sinks" involved in the carbon cycle.Anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (i.e. emissions produced by human activities) come from combustion of carbon-based fuels, principally coal, oil, and natural gas, along with deforestation and soil erosion.

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Editorial: State's clean energy mandates bad for U.P.

Detroit news 30 Mar 2025
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The Observer 30 Mar 2025
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AI technology key to green energy transition

China Daily 29 Mar 2025
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Malaysia's CCUS scam

The Manila Times 29 Mar 2025
The Malaysian climate watchdog RimbaWatch published on March 18 research detailing the current pipeline of CCUS projects in Malaysia, and the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that would be abated and created under various scenarios.

Biden administration offshore oil and gas lease in Gulf Coast is unlawful, federal judge says

Newsday 29 Mar 2025
Burning that oil would increase carbon dioxide emissions by tens of millions of tons, the analysis found. The agency “failed to take a ‘hard look’” at the full extent of the carbon footprint of expanding drilling in the Gulf Coast, the judge wrote.

UAE airports cement global leadership in sustainability, shape future of travel

Urdu Point 29 Mar 2025
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Savoring sustainability: Taal Vista Hotel’s Malunggay Pancit Verde leads eco-friendly dining

Manila Bulletin 29 Mar 2025
Reducing carbon emissions by working with nearby farmers ... The hotel remains committed to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2024, it recorded 5,021 tons of greenhouse gas emissions and has set a goal to decrease this figure by 10% in 2025.

Economic Watch: China harnesses hydrogen tech to power green shift

Xinhua 29 Mar 2025
... energy and electric batteries, and capable of cutting over 1,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually -- stole the spotlight at the recent China International Hydrogen Congress (CIHC) 2025.

China harnesses hydrogen tech to power green shift

Beijing News 29 Mar 2025
... energy and electric batteries, and capable of cutting over 1,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually -- stole the spotlight at the recent China International Hydrogen Congress (CIHC) 2025.

Japan transforms cow dung into eco-friendly fuel for vehicles

The Times of India 29 Mar 2025
As part of a growing effort to reduce carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly alternatives, scientists in Japan have developed a process that transforms animal waste into a viable energy source.

UK’s net zero tsar: I understand why people are angry

The Daily Telegraph 29 Mar 2025
“We are the oldest climate change committee in the world [there are now 26, covering countries that account for 90 per cent of carbon emissions globally] and our UK climate governance is so respected ...

What Is The Most Fuel-Efficient Long-Haul Aircraft?

Simple Flying 29 Mar 2025
... including carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to climate change.

Ternium Files 2024 Form 20-F

ACCESSWIRE 29 Mar 2025
LUXEMBOURG, LU / ACCESS Newswire / March 28, 2025 / Ternium S.A ... Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ... About Ternium ... We invest in low carbon emissions steelmaking technologies to support the energy transition and the mobility of the future ... SOURCE.

Envoy visits Israeli port city Eilat to promote exchanges

Taipei Times 29 Mar 2025
... adding that the city is working to become a smart green energy city, with initiatives such as promoting solar power generation and building smart green buildings to achieve net zero carbon emissions.
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