Emission inequalities of greenhouse gases: A global problem

87% of global carbon dioxide emissions come from three regions: East Asia, North America, and Europe. This finding highlights the stark inequalities in greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.

Emission inequalities: A global problem

Recent research has brought to light significant disparities in greenhouse gas emissions between different regions of the globe. While some regions, such as East Asia, are responsible for a large portion of global emissions, others, like Africa, contribute much less.