carbon emissions mitigation

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“Since greenhouse gas emissions are often calculated as carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e), they are often referred to as “carbon emissions” when discussing global warming or the greenhouse effect. Since the Industrial Revolution, the burning of fossil fuels has increased, which directly correlates to the increase of carbon dioxide levels in our atmosphere and, thus, the rapid increase of global warming.”
from — Carbon emission Defined & explained. (n.d.). Ecolife.

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biomethane

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“Biomethane is an energy dense, storable, and flexible energy source with a high greenhouse gas saving potential and the ability to generate negative emissions.”
from — Biomethane – gas for Climate 2050. (n.d.).

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biogas

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“The methane in biogas is 28[15] times more potent a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Therefore, uncontained landfill gas, which escapes into the atmosphere may significantly contribute to the effects of global warming. In addition, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in landfill gas contribute to the formation of photochemical smog.[16]”
from — Wikipedia

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biofuel

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“A bio-digester is a mechanized toilet that uses decomposition and sedimentation to turn human waste into a renewable fuel called biogas.”
from — Wikipedia contributors. (2025v, December 4). Biofuel. Wikipedia. 

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bioenergy

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“Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) is the process of extracting bioenergy from biomass and capturing and storing the carbon dioxide (CO2) that is produced.”
from — Wikipedia contributors. (2025i, September 9). Bioenergy. Wikipedia. 

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alternative energy

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“Alternative fuels are often described as “green” or renewable energy, but this isn’t always the case. Alternative energy is a broader category that encompasses all non-fossil-fuel-based energy sources and processes, of which renewable energies are only a part.”
from — Alternative Energy Sources: What is Alternative Energy? | Inspire Clean Energy. (n.d.). 

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air pollution

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“Air quality is closely linked to the earth’s climate and ecosystems globally. Many of the drivers of air pollution (i.e. combustion of fossil fuels) are also sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Policies to reduce air pollution, therefore, offer a win-win strategy for both climate and health, lowering the burden of disease attributable to air pollution, as well as contributing to the near- and long-term mitigation of climate change.”
from — The World Health Organization

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