For Carbon dioxide equivalent we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Energy and Global Warming.

Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (Energy)

The amount of carbon dioxide by weight emitted into the atmosphere that would produce the same estimated radiative forcing as a given weight of another radiatively active gas. Carbon dioxide equivalents are computed by multiplying the weight of the gas being measured (for example, methane) by its estimated global warming potential (which is 21 for methane). "Carbon equivalent units" are defined as carbon dioxide equivalents multiplied by the carbon content of carbon dioxide (i.e., 12/44).

Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (Global Warming)

The concentration of carbon dioxide that would cause the same amount of radiative forcing as a given mixture of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Carbon dioxide equivalents are generally computed by multiplying the amount (in kilograms) of the gas of interest (for example, methane) by its estimated global warming potential. Some analysts (and this report) use "carbon equivalent units" for convenience, defined as carbon dioxide equivalents multiplied by the carbon content of carbon dioxide (i.e., 12/44).

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