greenhouse gas emissions
CEFR: B2
The release of atmospheric thermal-insulating gases (primarily CO2, methane, and N2O) driving global warming.
Synonyms
- carbon emissions
- anthropogenic radiative emissions
Common Collocations
- reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- slash greenhouse gas emissions
- levels of greenhouse gas emissions
Example Sentence
Mandating zero-emission vehicles is a cornerstone of national plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50%.