Term:
Greenhouse gas (GHG)
Definition:
A gas that absorbs infrared radiation and radiates heat in all directions. In the context of transport GHG emissions, the following list of gases is typically considered:
- Carbon dioxide (CO2);
- Methane (CH4);
- Nitrous oxide (N2O);
- Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
Domain:
Environment
Source:
Eurostat
