| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BEES |
Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability, developed by the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Building and Fire Research Laboratory, http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/oae/software/bees/bees.html |
| Biogas |
Biogas is methane produced by the fermentation of organic matter. In New Zealand, biogas is recovered from landfi lls and sewage. |
| Biogenic Emissions |
These emissions are also known as non-anthropogenic emissions. They are not caused by human activity (e.g. the emissions from an erupting volcano or geyser). |
| Biosphere |
The region on land, in the oceans, and in the atmosphere inhabited by living organisms |
| Bunker Fuels |
Bunker fuels are fuels used in international marine transportation. |