climate-warming gas
[/ˈklaɪmət ˈwɔːrmɪŋ ɡæs/]
nounpl: climate-warming gases
gás de efeito estufa
1. Any gas in the atmosphere that traps heat and contributes to global warming and climate change, primarily carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide
The primary climate-warming gas is carbon dioxide, which is released through the burning of fossil fuels.
O principal gás de efeito estufa é o dióxido de carbono, que é liberado pela queima de combustíveis fósseis.
2. Greenhouse gas; a substance that absorbs infrared radiation and causes atmospheric heating
Reducing emissions of climate-warming gases is essential to combat climate change.
Reduzir as emissões de gases de efeito estufa é essencial para combater as mudanças climáticas.
This term gained prominence in both Brazilian and American English during the 2000s as climate change became a major political and environmental issue. In Brazil, the term 'gás de efeito estufa' is widely used in educational campaigns and government policies, particularly as Brazil grapples with deforestation in the Amazon. In the United States, the phrase reflects growing environmental consciousness and is commonly used in policy discussions and scientific communications.
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