The agriculture sector was responsible for around 50 percent of UK methane (CH4) emissions in 2022, making it the largest source of this potent greenhouse gas. The majority of CH4 from this sector comes from enteric fermentation in cattle. The second-largest contributor to UK methane emissions is the waste management sector. Landfill sites account for around 80 percent of UK waste sector methane emissions.
Distribution of methane emissions (CH4) in the United Kingdom in 2022, by sector
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Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero (UK). (February 6, 2024). Distribution of methane emissions (CH4) in the United Kingdom in 2022, by sector [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1449670/methane-gas-emissions-sources-united-kingdom/
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