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𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗢𝟮, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗢𝟮𝗲? It is a unit of measurement that is used to express the actual total greenhouse gas emissions from various sources in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that would have the same global warming potential over a specified time. This is a way to compare and aggregate emissions of different greenhouse gases, such as methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), in a standardized manner. We use the term “GHG Inventory amounts” to represent actual emissions.

Carbon Foot Print Carbon Footprint is the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by an individual, event, organization, service, place or product expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent CO2e is calculated using the relevant 100 years Global Warming Potential (GWP100) The Kyoto protocol applied to six GHG: Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous oxide (N2O), Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC’s), Perfluorocarbons (PFC’s) and Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)

Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas (GHG) than carbon dioxide (CO2). Methane is reported to cause approximately 30X more global warming effects than CO2. It has a higher global warming potential (GWP) than CO2, as it lasts longer in the atmosphere. But CO2 is the most important and common GHG emitted by human activities hence why it is used as a reference for accessing the GWP of all other GHGs. The above position has been clearly explained by both the UN Environment Programme and the IPCC. Hope this helps clarify this contentious question.

Methane emissions from human activities have increased by 20 per cent in the past two decades. 📈 Methane is one of three core greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. It has the highest short-term global warming potential, as it holds more heat in the atmosphere. As part of the Global Carbon Project, we've worked with international research partners to release the Global Methane Budget 2024. It covers 17 natural and anthropogenic (human-induced) sources and shows that methane has increased by 61 million metric tonnes per year. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gdredZvT

“Methane is a short-lived greenhouse gas compared to carbon dioxide. Most emissions, and therefore their warming effect in the atmosphere, occur during the first 20 years after being released, so it’s a good target for fast mitigation of global warming,” Dr Pep Canadell said. So some immediate efforts (budget) should migrate from anti-CO2 to anti-CH4 ? To what extent does this not penalize the medium and long term? There should be a link between the balance between those 2 budgets and the selected horizon for a theoretical « warming minimization » : => Does someone know about any simplified modeling / optimisation results ? Even if obviously over-simplified, should this help, if not exploited too “basically” ? #CO2 #CH4 #methane #warming #globalwarming #climatechange #modeling #optimization #optimisation #modelisation #energytransition

Bavijas Energy Review has provided an answer to the much asked question. Read this now! Thank you Bavijas Energy Review #wemove

"The CO₂ footprint is one of the most important parameters – and the reduction of CO₂ emissions is one of the most important challenges and one of the most fundamental contributions to combating global warming." This is our quote of the year by Valeska Haux, Vice President Strategic Marketing, SÜDPACK Group – but there is a second part to it. Learn more about the second part of her quote in our Yearly Wrap-up: https://ow.ly/il6I50QpxYu #co2 #emissions #packaging

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Methane, a key component of natural gas, is increasingly recognized for its significant environmental impact. Despite being less discussed than carbon dioxide, its potent effect on global warming is undeniable. To find out more about the effects of methane and explore the measures needed to mitigate its emissions, we invite you to delve into our detailed analysis in the article: https://lnkd.in/duzkfm-g