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Australia’s forests and forestry glossary

Carbon dioxide equivalent

Unit for amount of greenhouse gas, as the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) that has the same radiative effect in the atmosphere. Abbreviated as CO₂-equivalent or CO₂-e.

See Greenhouse gas.

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