Nautical Term: GHG

Definition of GHG

Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) refer to a group of gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. The primary GHGs are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases (F-gases). These gases are released through human activities such as burning fossil fuels for electricity, heat, and transportation; deforestation; agriculture; and industrial processes. The release of these GHGs contributes to the greenhouse effect, which is causing the Earth’s climate to warm up at an unprecedented rate.

Here’s an example of how the term ‘Greenhouse Gases’ might be used in a single paragraph:

The transportation sector is a major contributor to the global release of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs), with road transportation being the largest contributor within this sector. The burning of fossil fuels, primarily diesel and gasoline, for powering vehicles on roads is the primary source of GHG emissions from the transportation sector. These emissions contribute significantly to the greenhouse effect, which is causing the Earth’s climate to warm up at an unpre

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