World emissions hit record high, but the EU leads trend reversal
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- Global CO2eq emissions reached a record 53.2 Gt in 2024, a 1.3% rise from the previous year.
- EU's GHG emissions decreased by 1.8%, while China and the US remained stable.
- Eight highest emitting economies contributed to 66.2% of global GHG emissions in 2024.
- India saw the largest absolute increase in emissions (+164.8 Mt CO2eq).
- The power industry had the largest absolute emissions increase (+235 Mt CO2eq).
- LULUCF sector removed 1.3 Gt CO2eq globally, but wildfires added 2.1 Gt CO2eq.
- EU aims for a 55% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050.
- EDGAR provides comprehensive global GHG emission data, complementing national inventories.