Tag: CO2

  • GHG Emissions

    GHG Emissions GHG emissions are gases released into the atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to global warming and climate change. The main types include carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and fluorinated gases. To help organizations understand and manage their emissions, they’re classified into three “scopes” based on their source and control level.

  • Net Zero Carbon Pledge and initiative

    Net Zero Carbon Pledge and initiative The Net Zero Carbon Pledge and Net Zero Carbon Initiative both refer to commitments and efforts by organizations, governments, or entities to reduce their carbon emissions to net zero. 

  • Greenhouse gas

    Greenhouse gas Greenhouse gases (GHG) are those gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, both natural and anthropogenic, that absorb and emit radiation at specific wavelengths within the spectrum of terrestrial radiation emitted by the Earth’s surface, the atmosphere itself and by clouds. Water vapor (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O), methane (CH4) and ozone (O3)…

  • Greenhouse effect

    Greenhouse effect The greenhouse effect is a natural process that occurs when certain gases in the Earth’s atmosphere, known as greenhouse gases, trap heat from the sun. These gases allow sunlight to enter the atmosphere and reach the Earth’s surface. However, they also absorb and re-radiate infrared radiation emitted by the Earth, trapping heat in…

  • Green VS Grey VS Blue hydrogen 

    Green VS Gray VS Blue hydrogen  There are many ‘colors’ of hydrogen – each referring to how it is produced:

  • Global warming

    Global warming Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily due to the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat from the sun as a greenhouse effect, leading to a gradual rise in temperatures worldwide. This…

  • Embodied Carbon

    Embodied Carbon Embodied carbon is the total greenhouse gas emissions produced over the entire lifecycle of a material, product, building, or infrastructure project before it becomes operational. This includes emissions from raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, construction, and eventual disposal.  Embodied carbon is a critical factor in assessing the environmental impact of construction and manufacturing,…

  • Deforestation

    Deforestation Deforestation is the deliberate clearing of forested areas. Throughout history and continuing into modern times, forests have been cleared for various purposes, including agriculture, livestock grazing, and the extraction of wood for fuel, manufacturing, and construction. This widespread practice has led to significant alterations in landscapes across the globe, impacting ecosystems, destroying biodiversity habitats,…

  • Climate Change

    Climate Change Climate change refers to the long-term variations observed in weather conditions due to the warming of the Earth’s atmosphere. These variations include changes in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns and other aspects of the climate system. Although natural processes, such as the solar cycle or massive volcanic eruptions, can contribute to these changes, human…

  • Climate Action Tracker (CAT)

    Climate Action Tracker (CAT) The Climate Action Tracker (CAT) is an independent scientific body dedicated to monitoring and evaluating governments’ decarbonization initiatives in alignment with the Paris Agreement’s objectives; to restrict global temperature increases to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, with efforts to limit the rise to 1.5°C by the end of this century.…