Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions are heat trapping gases that absorb and emit infrared radiation. For industries, regulated GHG’s includes: Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous oxide (N2O, Ozone (O3), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and Hydrofluorocarbons (HCFCs and HFCs).

Related terms:

• Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP)

• Clean Air Act

• National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)