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Bunker Fuels

Bunker fuels are fuels used in international marine transportation.

Biogas

Biogas is methane produced by the fermentation of organic matter. In New Zealand, biogas is recovered from landfills 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).

Anthropogenic Emissions

These are emissions that result from human activities (e.g. the emissions from the combustion of petrol in an automobile) as opposed to emissions that occur naturally (biogenic emissions).

sustainability

development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Refer to About Sustainability.