Greenhouse gases from human activities are the most significant driver of observed climate change since the mid th century 1 The indicators in this chapter characterize emissions of the major greenhouse gases resulting from human activities, the concentrations of these gases in the atmosphere, and how emissions and concentrations have changed over time Name of Greenhouse Gas Chemical Formula Global Warming Potential (GWP) (Conversion factor to carbon dioxide equivalent) 1 Contribution to Scotland's Net Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 16 (in MtCO 2 e) Percentage of Scotland's Net Greenhouse Gas Greenhouse Gases Examples The Primary GHGs are Water vapor Carbon dioxide Methane Nitrous oxide Ozone Other GHGs are carbon monoxide, fluorinated gases, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), black carbon (soot), and brown carbon Among the greenhouse gases, only water vapor can absorb both incoming (UV) and outgoing (infrared) radiation
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