Definition(s)
A collective expression for those components of the atmosphere that influence the greenhouse effect, namely carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxides, ozone, CFCs and water vapour. (Source: GEMET/GILP96)
A collective term, sometimes abbreviated GHG, used for any atmospheric infrared radiation produced by solar warming of the Earth's surface. They include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (NO2), and water vapor. (Source: draft based on Wikipedia)
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English
greenhouse gas
French
gaz à effet de serre
Ruso
газ, способствующий парниковому эффекту
Árabe
غاز مسبب للاحتباس الحراري
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Convenio de Basilea | 3 documents |
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Convenio de Estocolmo | 5 documents |
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Convenio de Viena | 1 article or paragraph |
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Protocolo de Montreal | 13 articles and paragraphs |
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Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático | 1 article or paragraph69 decisions |
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Protocolo de Kyoto | 9 decisions |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |