October 15, 2021

Methane (CH4) represented 18% of global GHG emissions in 2018. World CO2 emissions increased 58% from 1990 to 2018 and reached 34,800 Mt.

China is the largest emitter of CH4 with 1,240 Mt emissions in 2018 followed by Russia with 850 Mt, India at 670 Mt, and the US with 625Mt.

Source:

CAIT Climate Data Explorerhttps://www.climatewatchdata.org/ghg-emissions