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== Correction==
===Causes===
* [[En-en_adult_card_8_agriculture|Agriculture]]
* [[En-en_adult_card_41_permafrost|Permafrost]]
* [[En-en_adult_card_42_methane_hydrates|Methane Hydrates]]
=== Consequences ===
* [[En-en_adult_card_13_additional_greenhouse_effect|Additional Greenhouse Effect]]


== Explanation ==
== Explanation ==


=== Definition and origins ===
The other GHGs described here are methane and nitrous oxide. In fact, there are a few others such as HFCs (refrigerants).
The other GHGs described here are methane and nitrous oxide. In fact, there are a few others such as HFCs (refrigerants).


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There are also fluorinated gases which are used as refrigerants (air conditioning and cold chains), fire extinguishers and in certain industrial processes and consumer goods (such as certain solvents). They are not naturally present in the atmosphere.
There are also fluorinated gases which are used as refrigerants (air conditioning and cold chains), fire extinguishers and in certain industrial processes and consumer goods (such as certain solvents). They are not naturally present in the atmosphere.
== Correction==
===Causes===
* [[En-en_adult_card_8_agriculture|Agriculture]]
* [[En-en_adult_card_41_permafrost|Permafrost]]
* [[En-en_adult_card_42_methane_hydrates|Methane Hydrates]]
=== Consequences ===
* [[En-en_adult_card_13_additional_greenhouse_effect|Additional Greenhouse Effect]]
==To go further==


===Global warming potential===
===Global warming potential===
When we talk about emissions of other GHGs, we measure them in CO2eq (CO<sub>2</sub> equivalent). This allows us to equate the emissions of other GHGs to CO<sub>2</sub> emissions on a comparable basis. We then define the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of a gas over a certain period of time.
When we talk about emissions of other GHGs, we measure them in CO2eq (CO<sub>2</sub> equivalent). This allows us to equate the emissions of other GHGs to CO<sub>2</sub> emissions on a comparable basis. We then define the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of a gas over a certain period of time.
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