Gas Emissions

One of the biggest components of climate change and global warming is the emission of greenhouse gasses. Severely impacting the environment and contributing to the rising temperatures on Earth, the gasses produced while burning fossil fuels and cultivating aggressive agricultural practices are something we should be aware of and understand through data.

The data in this category includes emission statistics for carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and other greenhouse gases (HFC, PFC, and SF6) in different countries in the last few decades (year on year).

Data Usage

The data on greenhouse gas emissions is vital for environmental activists and government researchers in departments responsible for environmental policy. It can assist academic researchers studying economic and environmental issues. It can also be used by data analysts in business consultancies working on projects related to infrastructure and economic transformation. Some of the projects the data is crucial to include:

• Assessing the drivers and impacts of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change, including temperature rise, extreme weather events, sea level rise, and ecosystem disruptions;
• Analysing emission trends and patterns across different countries and sectors, and identifying opportunities for emission reductions and climate mitigation;
• Understanding the role of international climate agreements and policy frameworks, such as the Paris Agreement, in addressing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development pathways.

Where to go next

The data on greenhouse gas emissions intersects with many subject areas such as environmental and climate studies or economy. We recommend exploring all data in the ‘Energy, Environment & Climate’ category.