greenhouse gas
[ˈɡriːnhaʊs ɡæs]
nounpl: greenhouse gases
gás de efeito estufa
1. Any gas in the atmosphere that absorbs and emits infrared radiation, trapping heat and contributing to global warming
Carbon dioxide is the most abundant greenhouse gas emitted by human activities.
O dióxido de carbono é o gás de efeito estufa mais abundante emitido pelas atividades humanas.
2. Gases that cause the greenhouse effect, including carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases
The government implemented policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
O governo implementou políticas para reduzir as emissões de gases de efeito estufa.
The term 'greenhouse gas' is increasingly prevalent in both Brazilian and American environmental discourse, particularly in policy discussions and climate action initiatives. In Brazil, it appears frequently in governmental climate commitments and corporate sustainability reports. The term became especially prominent after major international agreements like the Paris Climate Accord, and is now standard in educational curricula and public awareness campaigns across both countries.
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