Greenhouse gases (Q650)
Subject, term, tag: Greenhouse gases
- Greenhouse gases (GHGs)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Greenhouse gases |
Subject, term, tag: Greenhouse gases |
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Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
Gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, both natural and anthropogenic, that absorb and emit radiation at specific wavelengths within the spectrum of radiation emitted by the Earth’s surface, by the atmosphere itself, and by clouds. This property causes the greenhouse effect. Water vapour (H 2 O), 2) carbon dioxide (CO, 2 O) nitrous oxide (N, 4) methane (CH and 3) ozone (O are the primary GHGs in the Earth’s atmosphere. Human-made GHGs include 6), sulphur hexafluoride (SF hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and perfluorocarbons (PFCs); several of these are also O 3 -depleting (and are regulated under the Montreal Protocol). (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026