Carbon Dioxide Emission

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004157",
  "term": "Carbon Dioxide Emission",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Emission of carbon dioxide which is a colorless, odorless, non-poisonous gas that is a normal part of the ambient air. Carbon dioxide is a product of fossil fuel combustion. Although carbon dioxide does not directly impair human health, it is a greenhouse gas that traps terrestrial (i.e., infrared) radiation and contributes to the potential for global warming.",
  "references": [
    "Adapted from Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Sinks Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/carbon-dioxide-emission/"
}