Emission inventory

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005357",
  "term": "Emission inventory",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A detailed accounting of the amount of a pollutant discharged into the atmosphere from all sources within a specific geographic area over a given time period. It categorizes emissions by source type, such as industrial facilities, mobile sources like vehicles, and natural sources. These inventories are required under regulations like the Clean Air Act for air quality management.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/emission-inventory/"
}