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Global warming potential (GWP)

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AP Environmental Science

Definition

Global warming potential (GWP) is a measure of how much heat a greenhouse gas can trap in the atmosphere over a specific time period, compared to carbon dioxide. It helps assess the impact of different gases on global warming.

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