Greenhouse gas emissions and reduction strategies for the world's largest greenhouse gas emitters.
作者信息
Filonchyk Mikalai, Peterson Michael P, Yan Haowen, Gusev Andrei, Zhang Lifeng, He Yi, Yang Shuwen
机构信息
Faculty of Geomatics, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China; Gansu Provincial Engineering Laboratory for National Geographic State Monitoring, Lanzhou 730070, China; Department of Geology and Geography, Francisk Skorina Gomel State University, Gomel 46019, Belarus.
Department of Geography/Geology, University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182, USA.
出版信息
Sci Total Environ. 2024 Sep 20;944:173895. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173895. Epub 2024 Jun 9.
In the context of climate change, it is crucial to examine the contributions of leading countries in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This research provides an overview of global GHG emissions from 1970 to 2022 for the world's most polluting countries: the United States, China, India, Russia, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Iran, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia. These countries collectively account for approximately 64% of GHG emissions. The aim is to understand the impact of various economic sectors, such as industry, energy, agriculture, and transportation, on overall emissions. The analysis highlights the disparity in per capita emissions, with smaller but major oil-producing countries in the Persian Gulf, such as Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, exhibiting high per capita emission levels, while more populated countries like the United States and South Korea show lower per capita values but significant total emission volumes. The study suggests that transitioning to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency in industry, promoting sustainable agriculture, reforestation, and electrifying transportation are key methods to achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG). Recommendations include encouraging technological innovations, implementing stringent government regulations and standards, and garnering active support for GHG reduction programs from governments, financial institutions, and the business community. The urgency is emphasized for global efforts to combat climate change for ensuring a sustainable future.