Vocabulary Term Details

Greenhouse gases

Definition (http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept?cp=3763&langcode=en&ns=1)

A collective expression for those components of the atmosphere that influence the greenhouse effect, namely carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxides, ozone, CFCs and water vapour. (Gemet)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Gases
N/AAir pollution
Carbon dioxide
Climate change
Greenhouse gas measurements
Nitrogen oxides
Water vapour

This term is used for the following terms: 
GHG

Approved Date
16-Dec-2013

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