Greenhouse Gases
/ˈɡriːnhaʊs ˈɡæsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Gases regulated by environmental laws for their heat-trapping effects contributing to climate change.
The government imposed limits on emissions of greenhouse gases to combat global warming.
Forms
- greenhouse gases
- greenhouse gas
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Commentary
Legal texts typically regulate greenhouse gases by specifying particular substances and emission standards rather than using the term generically.
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