Dr Seetharaman’s Post

Understanding the history of carbon dioxide emissions reveals the magnitude of the climate challenge we face today. In 1850, global CO2 emissions were estimated to be as low as 200 million metric tons annually. Over more than 150 years of industrialization and economic expansion, emissions have increased dramatically, reaching around 36 billion metric tons per year by 2022. Originally led by North America and Europe, the top emitters of CO2 have changed significantly over time. These numbers illustrate how the geographical sources of CO2 have shifted significantly, reflecting changes in the global economy and the ongoing challenges in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The brief decline during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the potential for change but also revealed our persistent dependence on fossil fuels. Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is crucial for mitigating the impacts of climate change. This goal requires coordinated global efforts. Let's work together for a sustainable future. #ClimateChange #Sustainability #NetZero #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #GlobalWarming #CarbonFootprint #GreenFuture

How does carbon removal work? 🌍 Carbon removal is the process of physically capturing CO2 from the atmosphere and locking it into durable storage. After capturing carbon, it can go through different stabilization steps and interim storage pools before it's finally stored for the long term away from the atmosphere. The net climate impact is calculated as = carbon stored - minus all project emissions caused by capturing and storing it. Read about the Puro Standard: https://hubs.ly/Q02vw0Mx0 and dowload our carbon removal E-book to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02vw3l_0 #CDR #NetZero #ClimateAction #CarbonRemoval

🌍 Did you know? Global CO₂ emissions have already surpassed 37 billion tonnes in 2024, reaching alarming new heights. These emissions are one of the primary drivers of climate change, affecting ecosystems and human livelihoods worldwide. Now is the time to take action and address this crisis by reducing emissions and fostering sustainable practices. At CO2 Manager, we’re committed to helping businesses and individuals make a measurable impact. 📖 Read more about CO₂ trends and solutions: Carbon Brief Analysis https://lnkd.in/d55KAuzD. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CO2Emissions #GlobalWarming #GreenSolutions

32 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧! 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐎2 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 170 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬! from CliDemy - the Climate Academy -       𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵, 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭 & 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢-𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦. In 1850, global CO2 emissions were 200 million tons with a population of 1.7 billion. By 2020, emissions skyrocketed to 32 billion tons with a population of 7.8 billion. This means that while the population grew 6.5 times, CO2 emissions increased 160 times! 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 👉 https://lnkd.in/guD538Ww 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒚 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝑻𝒖𝒃𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒍: https://lnkd.in/gUR89gaW #decarbonization #carbonemissions #pollution #populationgrowth #co2 #carbon

What to Know About CO2 Emissions. CO2 is a naturally occurring gas. However, human emissions began during the Industrial Revolution. Major sources include transportation and electricity generation. Currently, human activities contribute 30 billion tons of CO2 annually, accounting for 84% of total emissions. CO2 is a major driver of the climate crisis and has increased ocean acidity by 30%. #CO2Emissions #ClimateCrisis #Sustainability #CarbonFootprint #OceanAcidity #EnvironmentalImpact #HimadriEnergy

🚨 Urgent Alert: Global Carbon Budget 2024 🚨 The latest Global Carbon Budget 2024 report reveals alarming trends in our planet’s carbon cycle. Immediate action is crucial! 🔴 Key Findings: 📈 Fossil CO2 emissions surged by 1.3% in 2023, hitting 10.1 GtC/year. 🌳 Land-use change emissions are at 1.0 GtC/year. 🌍 The global atmospheric CO2 concentration averaged 419.3 ppm in 2023, a stark increase from pre-industrial levels. 🌊 Ocean and terrestrial CO2 sinks are vital but face significant uncertainties. #ClimateAlert #GlobalCarbonBudget #ClimateChange #Sustainability #ActNow

Major Sources of Industrial Emissions Contributing to Climate Change: The burning of fossil fuels for energy, various industrial processes, and fugitive emissions are key contributors to climate change. Understanding and addressing these sources is crucial for a sustainable future. #ClimateChange #IndustrialEmissions #FossilFuels #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #EnvironmentalImpact #FCP

🌍 Top CO₂ Emitters: The Nations Shaping Global Emissions In the battle against climate change, understanding where emissions are highest is critical. The top five CO₂-emitting countries account for nearly 60% of global emissions, with China and the U.S. leading the way due to their industrial scale and energy needs. Tackling these emissions requires innovation in energy sources, policy reforms, and sustainable development on a global scale. Let’s push for transformative changes in energy and consumption to curb CO₂ levels. 🌱 #ClimateChange #Sustainability #GlobalEmissions #GreenEnergy

CO2 – the elusive, intangible, and often underestimated unit of environmental impact! 🌱💨 Have you ever wondered how much 'one ton' of CO2 truly represents? We throw around this metric on a daily basis, referencing the carbon savings of our customers. We read about it in newspapers and dooming climate reports. But what does it actually mean to save one ton of carbon? Curious? Click the link in the comments to read the full blog post. ⬇️ #CO2 #CarbonEmissions #ReduceEmissions #CarbonNeutral Photo: Eustafor

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