higheremission
Higheremission is a term used in environmental analysis to denote a level of greenhouse gas emissions that is higher than a specified reference point, such as a historical baseline or a preferred policy pathway. It describes a trajectory or outcome in which emissions rise or decline more slowly than in alternative scenarios. The term is often used in academic studies, policy assessments, and industry reporting to contrast with lower-emission futures.
In practice, higheremission can refer to emissions from any sector, including energy production, transportation, industry, agriculture,
Measurement and interpretation: higheremission is typically expressed in CO2-equivalent terms, as total annual emissions or as
Implications: higheremission trajectories imply greater climate risk, higher long-term mitigation costs, and stronger needs for adaptation.
Relation to policy and discourse: higheremission is commonly discussed alongside lower-emission or net-zero pathways to illustrate
See also: emissions scenarios, greenhouse gas accounting, carbon budget, decarbonization, climate policy.