Methane Emissions
Carbon Emissions
Usually refers to carbon dioxide (CO2), emitted for example from the combustion of or deforestation. Methane (CH4) emissions are sometimes also referred to as carbon emissions. It is recommended not to consider them interchangeable because this confuses the short-term issue of with the long-term issue of carbon dioxide emissions, which could remain in the atmosphere […]
Fossil Gas
A in gaseous form. The term replaces the deceptive term “natural gas”. Fossil gas consists mostly of methane. The fossil gas industry likes to compare gas to coal, since gas produces less CO2 emissions than coal when one considers just the burning process. Of course, they would not make that comparison with renewable energy. Still, […]
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
Gases that trap infrared rays in the atmosphere, contributing to global heating. Examples include (CO2), (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), fluorinated gases and water vapor. When expressing GHG emissions in CO2 equivalents (CO2e), this means that the heating effect of other greenhouse gases is mathematically “converted” into CO2 for a certain time frame, often 100 years, […]
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