Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted by human activities, and accounted for almost **** of global GHG emissions in 2024. The main sources of CO₂ emissions are fossil fuel combustion from transportation and power generation. Meanwhile, methane contributed almost ** percent to total GHG emissions. Although CO₂ is the most abundant GHG, methane has a higher global warming potential (GWP). Over a 100-year period, the GWP of methane is almost 30-times greater than that of CO₂. The main sources of methane emissions are enteric fermentation, natural gas systems, and landfills.
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