Greenhouse gas emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions are the amounts of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide that are produced directly, by burning fossil and solid fuels, or indirectly, through the production of electricity. Greenhouse gas emissions are express...
AI summary Greenhouse gas emissions are produced through the burning of fossil fuels and the generation of electricity. These emissions are measured in carbon dioxide equivalent units and are calculated by multiplying the amount of fuel or electricity used by specific emission factors that vary by province. One tonne of emissions is equivalent to the CO2 emissions from driving a mid-size vehicle from Toronto to Vancouver.