India recorded the highest greenhouse gas emissions for 2024, Pg11

Key Highlights:

• In 2024, India recorded the largest absolute increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally.
• Global GHG emissions reached a record high of 57,700 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2e) in 2024.
• India was the third largest overall emitter of GHGs in 2024, following China and the United States.
• India's per capita GHG emissions was 3 tCO2e in 2024, less than half the global average of 6.4 tCO2e.

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Detailed Insights:

• Fossil CO2 emissions from burning coal, oil, and natural gas comprised 69% of GHG emissions in 2024, with power generation being the largest single source.
• Anthropogenic CH₄ (methane) emissions, mainly from agriculture and waste management, accounted for 16% of GHG emissions.
• Deforestation and land-use change significantly contributed to the rise in emissions in 2024.
• India's per capita GHG emissions grew by 3.7% between 2023 and 2024, significantly higher than the global average increase of 0.04%.
• India's contribution to the global rise in GHG emissions was 165 MtCO2e, surpassing China's contribution of 126 MtCO2e.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Greenhouse Gas (GHG): Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming.
• Per Capita Emission: The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by a country divided by its population.
• Anthropogenic Emissions: Greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.