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anthropogenic emission  

Definition

  • Emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs), precursors of GHGs and aerosols caused by human activities. These activities include the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, land use and land-use changes (LULUC), livestock production, fertilization, waste management, and industrial processes. (Source: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGI_FullReport.pdf)

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  • fossil emissions
  • SGHG emissions
  • synthetic greenhouse gas emissions

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/CHC-R1N7M2WB-9

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