Environment
emissions
noun
Definition
Gases or substances discharged into the atmosphere from industrial processes.
In a sentence
“Governments are under pressure to reduce carbon emissions by 2050.”
Synonyms
dischargereleasepollutants
Common collocations
- carbon emissions
- reduce emissions
- greenhouse gas emissions
More from Environment
biodiversity
noun
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth.
ecosystem
noun
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
deforestation
noun
The clearing or removal of trees from a forest, typically for agriculture or industry.
conservation
noun
The protection and preservation of the natural environment, species, or resources.