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Emissions
Emissions (/ɪˈmɪʃənz/) refer to the release of substances, particularly gases or particles, into the environment. They are often associated with industrial processes, transportation, and other human activities.
Etymology
The term "emission" comes from the Latin word "emissio", which means "a sending out". It has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to the act of emitting or sending out something.
Related Terms
- Air Pollution: The introduction of harmful substances into the Earth's atmosphere, often as a result of emissions from industrial processes or vehicles.
- Greenhouse Gases: Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change. Common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), all of which can be emitted by human activities.
- Carbon Footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by an individual, organization, event, or product, often measured in units of carbon dioxide.
- Emission Standards: Legal requirements governing the maximum amount of pollutants that a vehicle or industrial process can emit.
- Emission Trading: A market-based approach to controlling pollution by providing economic incentives for reducing the emissions of pollutants.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emissions
- Wikipedia's article - Emissions
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