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Greenhouse gases are gases in the atmosphere that act similarly to the glass in a greenhouse: it absorbs the sun’s energy and heat that is radiated from the Earth’s surface, trap it in the atmosphere and prevent it from escaping into space.

This process is the main reason for greenhouse effect that keeps the Earth’s temperature warmer than it would otherwise be, allowing life on Earth to exist

Many greenhouse gases occur naturally in the atmosphere, but human activity adds enormous amounts, boosting the greenhouse effect that is contributing to global warming

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Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in the EU

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Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in the EU

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The diagram above shows greenhouse gas emissions in the EU in 2019 broken down by main source sectors. Energy is responsible for 77.01% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, of which transport accounts for about a third. Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture contribute with 10.55%, industrial processes and product use with 9.10% and the management of waste with 3.32%.

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Greenhouse gases emissions in the EU and in the world

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Greenhouse gases emissions in the EU and in the world

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The charts above list EU countries by total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2019 and the infographic below shows the world's top greenhouse gas emitters in 2015. The EU is the third biggest emitter behind China and the United State and followed by India and Russia.

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Greenhouse gases remain in the atmosphere for periods ranging from a few years to thousands of years. As such, they have a worldwide impact, no matter where they were first emitted.