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Ice Cream Sustainability and Environmental Impact
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Which of the following greenhouse gases is primarily responsible for the environmental impact of ice cream production?
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Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
💡 Explanation:
Nitrous Oxide (N2O) is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 298 times that of Carbon Dioxide (CO2). It is primarily emitted during the production of dairy ingredients used in ice cream, particularly during the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers.