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	**Primary Source: Natural atmospheric water vapor.		**Primary Source: Natural atmospheric water vapor.

	The full list, including the [[GWP_(Global_Warming_Potential)\|GWP (Global Warming Potential)]], can be [https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/ghgp/Global-Warming-Potential-Values%20%28Feb%2016%202016%29_1.pdf downloaded here].		The full list, including the [[GWP_(Global_Warming_Potential)_-_TX\|GWP (Global Warming Potential)]], can be [https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/ghgp/Global-Warming-Potential-Values%20%28Feb%2016%202016%29_1.pdf downloaded here].

	== Sources of Greenhouse gasses ==		== Sources of Greenhouse gasses ==
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	== Related==		== Related==
	* [[~~Carbon_Footprint~~\|Carbon Footprint]]		* [[Carbon_Footprint_-_TX\|Carbon Footprint]]
	* [[GWP_(Global_Warming_Potential)\| GWP (Global Warming Potential)]]		* [[GWP_(Global_Warming_Potential)_-_TX\| GWP (Global Warming Potential)]]
	* [[LCA_(Life_Cycle_Assessment)\|LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)]]		* [[LCA_(Life_Cycle_Assessment)_-_TX\|LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)]]
	* [https://ecochain.com/blog/eu-law-will-ban-climate-neutral-claims-by-2026/ EU law will ban climate neutral claims by 2026]		* [https://ecochain.com/blog/eu-law-will-ban-climate-neutral-claims-by-2026/ EU law will ban climate neutral claims by 2026]

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	* [https://ecochain.com/blog/eu-law-will-ban-climate-neutral-claims-by-2026/ EU law will ban climate neutral claims by 2026]		* [https://ecochain.com/blog/eu-law-will-ban-climate-neutral-claims-by-2026/ EU law will ban climate neutral claims by 2026]

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	**Chemical Formula: H2O		**Chemical Formula: H2O
	**Primary Source: Natural atmospheric water vapor.		**Primary Source: Natural atmospheric water vapor.

	The full list can be [https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/ghgp/Global-Warming-Potential-Values%20%28Feb%2016%202016%29_1.pdf downloaded here].		The full list, including the [[GWP_(Global_Warming_Potential)\|GWP (Global Warming Potential)]], can be [https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/ghgp/Global-Warming-Potential-Values%20%28Feb%2016%202016%29_1.pdf downloaded here].

	== Sources of Greenhouse gasses ==		== Sources of Greenhouse gasses ==

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Types of Greenhouse gasses (GHG)

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	Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions refer to the release of gasses into Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming and climate change. Addressing GHG emissions is crucial for mitigating climate change impacts, preserving ecosystems, and ensuring the sustainability of our planet for future generations.		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions refer to the release of gasses into Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming and climate change. Addressing GHG emissions is crucial for mitigating climate change impacts, preserving ecosystems, and ensuring the sustainability of our planet for future generations.

	== ~~Types of~~ Greenhouse gasses (GHG)==		== Most Comomon Greenhouse gasses (GHG)==
	*'''Carbon Dioxide (CO2):'''		*'''Carbon Dioxide (CO2):'''
	**Chemical Formula: CO2		**Chemical Formula: CO2
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	**Chemical Formula: H2O		**Chemical Formula: H2O
	**Primary Source: Natural atmospheric water vapor.		**Primary Source: Natural atmospheric water vapor.

			The full list can be [https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/ghgp/Global-Warming-Potential-Values%20%28Feb%2016%202016%29_1.pdf downloaded here].

	== Sources of Greenhouse gasses ==		== Sources of Greenhouse gasses ==

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	Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions refer to the release of ~~gases~~ into Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming and climate change. Addressing GHG emissions is crucial for mitigating climate change impacts, preserving ecosystems, and ensuring the sustainability of our planet for future generations.		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions refer to the release of gasses into Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming and climate change. Addressing GHG emissions is crucial for mitigating climate change impacts, preserving ecosystems, and ensuring the sustainability of our planet for future generations.

	== Types of Greenhouse gasses (GHG)==		== Types of Greenhouse gasses (GHG)==
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	**Primary Source: Natural atmospheric water vapor.		**Primary Source: Natural atmospheric water vapor.

	== Sources of Greenhouse ~~gases~~ ==		== Sources of Greenhouse gasses ==
	#'''Combustion of Fossil Fuels''': This category encompasses the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, including the burning of fossil fuels for energy production, transportation (e.g., cars, trucks, ships, airplanes), and residential and commercial building heating, cooling, and electricity generation. It releases carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) into the atmosphere, contributing significantly to global warming and climate change.		#'''Combustion of Fossil Fuels''': This category encompasses the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, including the burning of fossil fuels for energy production, transportation (e.g., cars, trucks, ships, airplanes), and residential and commercial building heating, cooling, and electricity generation. It releases carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) into the atmosphere, contributing significantly to global warming and climate change.
	#'''Deforestation and Land Use Changes:''' Clearing forests and altering land for agriculture or development release stored carbon in trees and soil, adding to CO2 emissions. Land-use changes and associated activities also contribute to GHG emissions.		#'''Deforestation and Land Use Changes:''' Clearing forests and altering land for agriculture or development release stored carbon in trees and soil, adding to CO2 emissions. Land-use changes and associated activities also contribute to GHG emissions.

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Types of Greenhouse gases (GHG)

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	Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions refer to the release of gases into Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming and climate change. Addressing GHG emissions is crucial for mitigating climate change impacts, preserving ecosystems, and ensuring the sustainability of our planet for future generations.		Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions refer to the release of gases into Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming and climate change. Addressing GHG emissions is crucial for mitigating climate change impacts, preserving ecosystems, and ensuring the sustainability of our planet for future generations.

	== Types of Greenhouse ~~gases~~ (GHG)==		== Types of Greenhouse gasses (GHG)==
	*'''Carbon Dioxide (CO2):'''		*'''Carbon Dioxide (CO2):'''
	**Chemical Formula: CO2		**Chemical Formula: CO2

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	#'''Natural Sources:''' Certain GHGs, like methane and nitrous oxide, also originate from natural sources, including wetlands, oceans, and volcanic activity.		#'''Natural Sources:''' Certain GHGs, like methane and nitrous oxide, also originate from natural sources, including wetlands, oceans, and volcanic activity.

	~~==Net Zero Emissions==~~
	~~Net Zero Emissions is a target of completely negating the amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activity, to be achieved by:~~
	* '''Reduction''', Directly decreasing GHG emissions at the source through various methods:
	**Energy Efficiency: Implementing more efficient technologies in industries, buildings, and transportation to reduce energy consumption.
	**Renewable Energy: Transitioning to solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels.
	**Process Improvements: Modifying industrial processes to minimize waste and GHG emissions.
	**Waste Reduction: Decreasing waste generation and promoting recycling and composting to reduce methane emissions from landfills.
	* '''Offsetting''', Compensating for emissions by investing in projects that reduce GHG emissions elsewhere:
	**Reforestation Projects: Planting trees in deforested areas to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere.
	**Renewable Energy Projects: Investing in or funding renewable energy projects that displace fossil-fuel-based energy.
	**Energy-Efficient Initiatives: Supporting projects that improve energy efficiency in communities or industries.
	**Methane Capture: Investing in projects that capture methane from landfills or agricultural activities and use it as a renewable energy source.
	*'''Absorption (Carbon Sequestration)''', Capturing and storing atmospheric CO2, either through natural or technological means:
	**Afforestation and Reforestation: Planting trees in areas that were not previously forested (afforestation) or were deforested (reforestation), as trees absorb CO2 during photosynthesis.
	**Soil Sequestration: Implementing agricultural practices that enhance carbon content in soils, such as no-till farming or using cover crops.
	**Blue Carbon: Preserving and restoring coastal and marine ecosystems, like mangroves and seagrasses, which are efficient at storing carbon.
	**Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): Using technology to capture CO2 emissions from industrial processes and storing it underground in geological formations.

	== Related==		== Related==

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	== Related==		== Related==
			* [[Carbon_Footprint\|Carbon Footprint]]
	* [[GWP_(Global_Warming_Potential)\| GWP (Global Warming Potential)]]		* [[GWP_(Global_Warming_Potential)\| GWP (Global Warming Potential)]]
	* [[LCA_(Life_Cycle_Assessment)\|LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)]]		* [[LCA_(Life_Cycle_Assessment)\|LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)]]