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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. chemistry
  3. physicochemical properties
  4. emissions
  5. gas emissions
  6. greenhouse gas emissions

Preferred term

greenhouse gas emissions

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The discharge of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and various halogenated hydrocarbons, into the atmosphere. Combustion of fossil fuels, agricultural activities and industrial processes contribute to the emissions of greenhouse gases.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • green house gas emissions

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137757

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