Definition of «sulfur emissions»

"Sulfur emissions" refers to the release or discharge of sulfur compounds into the air, which can happen as a result of industrial activities, burning fossil fuels, or natural processes. This term describes the pollution caused by sulfur-related substances, which can contribute to environmental problems such as air pollution, acid rain, and other harmful effects on ecosystems and human health.

Sentences with «sulfur emissions»

The increase in sulfur emissions slows the increase in radiative forcing due to rising greenhouse gas concentrations (Fig. 1). (pnas.org)
Results indicate that net anthropogenic forcing rises slower than previous decades because the cooling effects of sulfur emissions grow in tandem with the warming effects greenhouse gas concentrations. (pnas.org)
There also is a separate international plan in place to reduce global sulfur emissions by the end of the decade, which some say would mean a de facto ban on heavy fuel oil. (scientificamerican.com)
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