Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted by human activities, and accounted for almost three-quarters of global GHG emissions in 2022. The main sources of CO₂ emissions are fossil fuel combustion from transportation and power generation. Meanwhile, methane contributed 21 percent to total GHG emissions. Although CO₂ is the most abundant GHG, methane has a higher global warming potential (GWP). Over a 100-year period, the GWP of methane is almost 30-times greater than that of CO₂. The main sources of methane emissions are enteric fermentation, natural gas systems, and landfills.
Distribution of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions worldwide in 2022, by type of gas
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EDGAR/JRC. (September 8, 2023). Distribution of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions worldwide in 2022, by type of gas [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1345801/share-of-global-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-gas-type/
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