The Energy Sector is the Largest Contributor to Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Yosepha Pusparisa 16/02/2021 16:40 WIB

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The energy sector is the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. In 2017, it generated 36.44 Gt CO2e, representing 71.5% of total global emissions.

Global Greenhouse Gas Emission Sources (2017)

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Global Greenhouse Gas Emission Sources (2017)

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Global greenhouse gas emissions stem from various sectors. According to Climate Watch data, energy is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. This sector produced 36.44 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent (Gt CO₂e) or 71.5% of total emissions in 2017.

The significant contribution of the energy sector to greenhouse gas emissions occurs in many countries. In the European Union, for example, greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector are driven by industrial activities, households, and transportation. A similar situation occurs in the United States (US), largely contributed by the burning of fossil fuels, as cited by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Agriculture and land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) also contribute to global greenhouse gas emissions. These two sectors contributed 5.88 Gt CO₂e and 3.22 Gt CO₂e of greenhouse gas emissions, respectively.

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