List of locations and entities by greenhouse gas emissions

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-locations-and-entities-by-greenhouse-gas-emissions

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1. What is the primary anthropogenic GHG source?Combustion of fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) for energy and industry
2. What is the key greenhouse gases emitted?Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases
3. What is the main gas that makes Earth's blanket thicker?The main gas is carbon dioxide (CO₂). It comes from burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.
4. Why do humans make Earth's blanket thicker?People burn coal, oil, and gas for power, cars, and factories. This releases CO₂ and other gases that trap heat.

Anthropogenic Emissions: Greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere as a result of human activities.
Fossil Fuels: Non-renewable energy sources formed over millions of years from organic matter, primarily coal, oil, and natural gas.
Global Warming: The observed long-term increase in Earth's average temperature, primarily attributed to human-caused GHG emissions.
Climate Change: The broad range of global phenomena created by rising temperatures, including changes in weather patterns, sea levels, and extreme events.