greenhouse emission
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- noun
- /ˈɡriːnhaʊs ɪˈmɪʃən/
- Specialized
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emisión de gases de efecto invernadero
- Burning fossil fuels significantly increases greenhouse emissions that contribute to climate change.
- reduce greenhouse emissions
- limit greenhouse emissions
So the challenge is to reduce greenhouse emissions.
- So the challenge is to reduce greenhouse emissions.
Examples
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Developing countries have not committed themselves to reducing their greenhouse emissions because they have made minor contributions to global GHG concentrations.
Academic text (2001) -
In an emission scheme, governments would set a cap for their nation's greenhouse emissions.
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China and India currently account for about 14 percent of global greenhouse emissions.
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Looking to the future, at least four actions would help to encourage local action to reduce greenhouse emissions.
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There's just no way we can reduce greenhouse emissions enough to make a difference.
Fiction book (2001) -
US transportation accounts for 70% of our oil usage and 38% of our greenhouse emissions.
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Indeed, Energy Star-designated products last year saved more than $6 billion in energy costs and reduced greenhouse emissions equivalent to those from 12 million cars.
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Last week, the EPA announced its landmark plan to limit greenhouse emissions from newly constructed power plants.
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But governments have not responded to the change with any greater urgency about limiting greenhouse emissions.
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A study by Chalvatzaki M. Lazaridis estimated that landfills contribute about 15% of greenhouse emissions.
Blog text (13)
Synonyms
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A gas like carbon dioxide or methane that traps heat in the air
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a released gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect' is directly derivable from combining 'greenhouse' (relating to heat-trapping effects) with 'emission' (something released). This noun–noun composition is a transparent modifier + head pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should understand the MWE.
Etymology
The term greenhouse emission comes from the image of a greenhouse: gases called emissions in the air act like the glass walls and 'trap' heat around the Earth. So, 'greenhouse emissions' means gases that help 'warm the planet'.