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A '''greenhouse gas''' is [[gas]] that contributes to the theorized [[runaway greenhouse effect]]. Opponents of greenhouse gas emissions support the [[Kyoto Protocol]], a UN-backed treaty to regulate greenhouse gases. | A '''greenhouse gas''' is [[gas]] that contributes to the theorized [[runaway greenhouse effect]]. Opponents of greenhouse gas emissions support the [[Kyoto Protocol]], a UN-backed treaty to regulate greenhouse gases. | ||
| − | The most important greenhouse gas is [[water vapor]]. Also important | + | The most important greenhouse gas is [[water vapor]]. Also important are [[carbon dioxide]], [[methane]], [[nitrous oxide]], and [[ozone]]. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 18:52, April 27, 2007
A greenhouse gas is gas that contributes to the theorized runaway greenhouse effect. Opponents of greenhouse gas emissions support the Kyoto Protocol, a UN-backed treaty to regulate greenhouse gases.
The most important greenhouse gas is water vapor. Also important are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone.