Greenhouse gas emissions

Definition

Greenhouse gas emissions refer to the release of gases into the atmosphere that contribute to global warming. These gases trap heat from the sun, leading to an increase in Earth's temperature.

Related terms

Carbon footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.

Climate change: Long-term alterations in temperature patterns and weather conditions caused primarily by human activities such as burning fossil fuels.

Global warming: The gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.