GHG Sources

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While some progress has been made in reducing GHG emissions, we are still far from having turned the corner. In fact, the modest advances achieved by Western countries are insufficient to offset the rising emissions in developing nations.

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 utilize cooking stoves and heating furnaces powered by natural gas or heating oil. Additionally, they generate organic waste that decomposes into methane. 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