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greenhouse gas emissions (ˈɡriːnˌhaʊs ɡæs ɪˈmɪʃənz) 

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plural noun

  1. (ecology) the emission into the earth's atmosphere of any of various gases, esp carbon dioxide, that contribute to the greenhouse effect

Example Sentences Including 'greenhouse gas emissions'

About a third of the greenhouse gas emissions thought to contribute to global warming in the US come from motor vehicles.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)
And he urged leaders to agree radical cuts in harmful greenhouse gas emissions going beyond Kyoto.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Man-made greenhouse gas emissions are propelling us towards a world of unprecedented climate change.
Radford, Tim & Leggett, Jeremy The Crisis of Life on Earth - our legacy from the second millenium
Russia formally ratified the Kyoto Protocol - aimed at curbing global greenhouse gas emissions - on Thursday.
New Scientist (2004)
The energy savings and the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions are amazing.
Toronto Sun (2003)
Why: Livestock generates about half New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions.
New Zealand Herald (2003)

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