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Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases key terms

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Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases

AqaGcseChemistryChemistry of the atmosphere

Key terms

  • carbon footprint

    the total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full lifecycle of a product, service or event.

  • social factors

    elements related to society and community that can influence the ability to reduce carbon footprints.