What is another word for greenhouse gas?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈiːnha͡ʊs ɡˈas] (IPA)

Greenhouse gas is a term that has become quite common in recent times. These gases trap heat in the atmosphere leading to the harmful effects of climate change. Some synonyms for the term include climate pollutants, heat-trapping gases, global warming gases, carbon emissions, and atmospheric pollutants. These terms are used interchangeably to describe the gases responsible for the emission of heat-trapping substances that are responsible for climate change. Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are common examples of greenhouse gases emitted through agricultural practices and burning fossil fuels. Sustainable practices and innovations using clean energy can help reduce the effect of these gases on the environment.

What are the hypernyms for Greenhouse gas?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    airborne pollutants, Global warming contributors, Greenhouse effect contributors, Greenhouse substances, air contaminants, atmospheric pollutants.

Famous quotes with Greenhouse gas

  • The recent 'panic' to control greenhouse gas emissions and billions of dollars being dedicated for the task has me deeply concerned that US, and other countries are spending precious global funds to stop global warming, when it is primarily being driven by natural forcing mechanisms.
    Diane Douglas
  • Recent warming coincides with rapid growth of human-made greenhouse gases. The observed rapid warming gives urgency to discussions about how to slow greenhouse gas emissions.
    James Hansen
  • I am appalled at the state of discord in the field of climate science. There is no observational evidence that the addition of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions have caused any temperature perturbations in the atmosphere.
    George T. Wolff

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