
Greenhouse gas - Wikipedia
Greenhouse gases trap some of the heat that results when sunlight heats the Earth's surface. Three important greenhouse gases are shown symbolically in this image: carbon dioxide, …
Homepage | GHG Protocol
Standards & Guidance GHG Protocol supplies the world's most widely used greenhouse gas accounting standards and guidance.
Overview of Greenhouse Gases | US EPA
Jan 16, 2025 · Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere are called greenhouse gases. This section provides information on emissions and removals of the main greenhouse gases to and from …
What Are Greenhouse Gases and Why Do They Matter
Oct 12, 2022 · Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are a category of gases that absorb heat energy emitted from the planet's surface and they remain in Earth's atmosphere for a long time (from …
Definition, Emissions, & Greenhouse Effect - Britannica
Nov 7, 2025 · greenhouse gas, any gas that has the property of absorbing infrared radiation (net heat energy) emitted from Earth’s surface and reradiating it back to Earth’s surface, thus …
Welcome — U.S. Greenhouse Gas Center
This multi-agency effort consolidates greenhouse gas information from observations and models to create a unified source for U.S. government and other datasets. The goal of the US GHG …
| Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions | Climate Watch
Analyze and visualize latest available international greenhouse gas emissions data. Climate Watch lets you explore global emissions by sector, gases, countries, or regions.
CT Greenhouse Gas Inventory Reports
Jun 18, 2024 · Connecticut's published reports that overview the progress made in reducing GHG emissions over specific years.
Greenhouse Gases - MIT Climate Portal
Greenhouse gases are gases—like carbon dioxide (CO 2), methane, and nitrous oxide—that keep the Earth warmer than it would be without them. The reason they warm the Earth has to do …
Greenhouse gases - World Meteorological Organization
Nov 6, 2025 · Greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere trap infrared radiation from the Earth, keeping it warm, this is known as the greenhouse effect. GHG emissions from human activities …