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Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector

Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector as sourced from Climate Watch, The World Research Institute, 2020.

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This chart shows the total amount of man-made emissions created by the world's biggest polluters.
The amount of atmospheric CO2 has charted a steady climb higher. The Mauna Loa Observatory on the north flank of volcano of the same name
June provided an insightful update on the state of play in carbon markets worldwide, with the release of the World Bank’s annual “State and Trends
The United Nations’ specialised agency for shipping, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), has for the first time agreed on a system that will put a
Environmental additionality refers to whether a carbon project is reducing or removing emissions compared to what would be expected to happen under a Business As

23 June 2025

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Carbon pricing systems cover 28% of global emissions in 2024: World Bank

June provided an insightful update on the state of play in carbon markets worldwide, with the release of the World Bank’s annual “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing” report.

18 June 2025

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IMO Agrees Carbon Pricing System to Curb Global Shipping Emissions

The United Nations’ specialised agency for shipping, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), has for the first time agreed on a system that will put a price tag on the global shipping industry’s greenhouse...

16 June 2025

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Additionality

Environmental additionality refers to whether a carbon project is reducing or removing emissions compared to what would be expected to happen under a Business As Usual (BAU) scenario.

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