Sources of GHG emissions

Smokestacks

Most GHG emissions come from the burning of fossil fuels, which power the economy—from corporations to households.

GHG sources that must be suppressed

Dirty electric power plants (Coal for steam turbines...)

Conventional “dirty” power plants burn coal or natural gas to drive turbines that generate electricity. More info

▶25% of US GHG
▶34% of World GHG

Industrial processes (oil industry itself, gas for ovens...)

Industries use diesel fuel, gasoline, natural gas, or coal to heat furnaces and power machinery. More info

▶23% of US GHG
▶24% of World GHG

Fuels for transport (gas for engines...)

Transportation via cars, trucks, trains, planes, and boats relies on the combustion of gasoline, diesel fuel, or kerosene. More info

▶28% of US GHG
▶15% of World GHG

Residential and commercial (furnace, stove, waste...)

Residential and commercial buildings use cooking stoves and heating furnaces powered by natural gas or heating oil. More info

▶13% of US GHG
▶6% of World GHG

Agriculture (methane from organic decomposition...)

Agriculture contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through various processes involved in food production. More info

▶10% of US GHG
▶22% of World GHG