The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency reported on Wednesday that the country's greenhouse gas emissions decreased by two percent in 2023. This news came despite experts' worries that the government's climate policies may soon lead to a rise in short-term emissions.

Sweden's greenhouse gas emission down by 2% in 2023

Greenhouse gas emissions are a cause of concern for environmentalists and the world. Around 80% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions come from just 57 companies.

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When it comes to the fight against greenhouse gas emissions, one particular aspect has been left unaccounted- the world's armed forces. As per a 2022 report, militaries account for 5.5 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Activists are pressuring the UN to force armies to disclose all their emissions and end a long-standing exemption.

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As per a comprehensive review of global energy data conducted by the Energy Institute, greenhouse gas emissions from the energy industry reached new highs in 2022, despite record growth in wind and solar power.&nbsp;

<h2>Fossil fuel consumption in 2022</h2>

The report by the Energy Institute was published in partnership with KPMG and the consultancy Kearney. It revealed that fossil fuels accounted for 82 per cent of the world's total energy consumption and that this caused a 0.8 per cent spike in greenhouse gas emissions as overall energy usage rose.&nbsp;

As per the report, the continued growth in global energy consumption is expected to increase further, which it says could result in higher emissions following the lifting of Covid travel restrictions in China.

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Energy Institute's president Juliet Davenport said that "Despite further strong growth in wind and solar in the power sector, overall global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions increased again. We are still heading in the opposite direction to that required by the Paris agreement."

<h2>Increased demand for non-renewable energy sources</h2>

Global oil demand rose by 2.9 million barrels per day in 2022, reaching an average of 97.3 million bpd, driven in part by the resumption of global economic activity after the Covid pandemic.&nbsp;

Coal demand also increased by 0.6 per cent, driven by India and China, reaching levels not seen since 2014.&nbsp;

<h2>Renewable energy</h2>

Although renewable energy sources, excluding hydropower, met 7.5 per cent of the world's energy demand in 2022 — which is a 1 per cent increase from the previous year — the rise was overshadowed by a modest 1.1 increase in global energy consumption. This led to a greater reliance on oil and coal to meet the demand.&nbsp;

In 2022, solar energy output increased by 25 per cent. Compared to the previous year, wind power output also grew by 13.5 per cent.

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Simon Virley, the head of energy and natural resources at KPMG, emphasised that despite the growth in renewables, the share of energy derived from fossil fuels remains struck at 82 per cent.

"Despite record growth in renewables, the share of world energy still coming from fossil fuels remains stubbornly stuck at 82 per cent, which should act as a clarion call for governments to inject more urgency into the energy transition."

<h2>Paris climate targets</h2>

The report warns that without urgent action, high energy-related emissions could undermine the goals of the Paris climate agreement, which aims to reduce emissions by half by the end of the decade to prevent severe global heating.

The Energy Institute's report highlights the importance of urgent action by global governments to align with the Paris targets.&nbsp;

Richard Forrest, the head of global sustainability at Kearney, said that the rise in greenhouse gas emissions reinforced the need for "urgent action to get the world on track to meet the Paris targets". He remarked that the need to deliver clean, affordable and secure energy "has never been greater".

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As per a comprehensive review of global energy data conducted by the Energy Institute, greenhouse gas emissions from the energy industry reached new highs in 2022, despite record growth in wind and solar power. Fossil fuel consumption in 2022 The report by the Energy Institute was published in partnership with KPMG and the consultancy Kearney. It revealed that fossil fuels accounted for 82 per cent of the world's total energy consumption and that this caused a 0.8 per cent spike in greenhouse gas emissions as overall energy usage rose. As per the report, the continued growth in global energy consumption is expected to increase further, which it says could result in higher emissions following the lifting of Covid travel restrictions in China. Also read | US Coast Guard launches investigation to recover Titan submersible debris, to lookout for human remains Energy Institute's president Juliet Davenport said that "Despite further strong growth in wind and solar in the power sector, overall global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions increased again. We are still heading in the opposite direction to that required by the Paris agreement." Increased demand for non-renewable energy sources Global oil demand rose by 2.9 million barrels per day in 2022, reaching an average of 97.3 million bpd, driven in part by the resumption of global economic activity after the Covid pandemic. Coal demand also increased by 0.6 per cent, driven by India and China, reaching levels not seen since 2014. Renewable energy Although renewable energy sources, excluding hydropower, met 7.5 per cent of the world's energy demand in 2022 — which is a 1 per cent increase from the previous year — the rise was overshadowed by a modest 1.1 increase in global energy consumption. This led to a greater reliance on oil and coal to meet the demand. In 2022, solar energy output increased by 25 per cent. Compared to the previous year, wind power output also grew by 13.5 per cent. Also read | US: Airport worker dies after being sucked into plane engine; investigation underway Simon Virley, the head of energy and natural resources at KPMG, emphasised that despite the growth in renewables, the share of energy derived from fossil fuels remains struck at 82 per cent. "Despite record growth in renewables, the share of world energy still coming from fossil fuels remains stubbornly stuck at 82 per cent, which should act as a clarion call for governments to inject more urgency into the energy transition." Paris climate targets The report warns that without urgent action, high energy-related emissions could undermine the goals of the Paris climate agreement, which aims to reduce emissions by half by the end of the decade to prevent severe global heating. The Energy Institute's report highlights the importance of urgent action by global governments to align with the Paris targets. Richard Forrest, the head of global sustainability at Kearney, said that the rise in greenhouse gas emissions reinforced the need for "urgent action to get the world on track to meet the Paris targets". He remarked that the need to deliver clean, affordable and secure energy "has never been greater". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Global greenhouse gas emissions hit new highs in 2022 despite growth in renewables: Report

Cars and vans are responsible for around 15% of the European Union’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the EU has proposed a complete ban on selling new combustion engine cars in the bloc by 2035. However, just before the ban came into effect, Germany intervened at the last minute to save the future of internal combustion engines in the EU! Here’s a look at how it happened.

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A new report by the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says, the atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases including, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, which contribute to global warming, reached a record high in 2021. Last year’s levels were the biggest year-on-year jump in methane concentrations since they began measurements four decades ago, said the report.&nbsp;

“The continuing rise in concentrations of the main heat-trapping gases, including the record acceleration in methane levels, shows that we are heading in the wrong direction,” said WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas. While the reason for this unprecedented increase remains unclear, said the report,&nbsp;they believe it is&nbsp;a&nbsp;combination of both biological and human-induced processes.&nbsp;

Reportedly, the carbon dioxide levels also increased between 2020 and 2021 with a larger than the average annual growth rate seen over the past decade or so. The WMO also said how these levels are still increasing in 2022.&nbsp;

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The report also highlights how the “radiative forcing”, the warming effect on our climate, by long-lived greenhouse gases that are still in the atmosphere has increased by at least 50% last year and is fuelled by an increase in the carbon dioxide levels.&nbsp;

According to WMO, the carbon dioxide concentrations last year reached 415.7 parts per million (ppm), methane 1908 ppm, and nitrous oxide 334.5 ppm, which is 149%, 262% and 124% respectively, higher than pre-industrial levels. “More bad news for the planet”, said the WMO in a statement released with its annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin.&nbsp;

Therefore, using the findings of this report, the WMO chief highlighted the importance of implementing “cost-effective strategies” to tackle methane emissions. However, he also said that while methane is more potent at trapping heat it stays in the atmosphere for less than 10 years and is largely reversible.&nbsp;

“As the most urgent priority, we have to slash carbon dioxide emissions, which are the main driver of climate change and associated extreme weather, and which will affect climate for thousands of years through polar ice loss, ocean warming and sea level rise,” said Taalas. The report elucidates that after the Covid-19 pandemic-induced lockdowns global carbon dioxide levels, rebounded primarily due to fossil fuel and cement production.&nbsp;

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While some research shows the methane increase could be due to “biogenic sources”, such as wetlands and rice paddies, the report suggests. The other possibility explored was “climate feedback” which is when the rise in temperatures leads to faster decomposition in tropical wetlands consequently leading to an increase in emissions.&nbsp;

“The needed changes are economically affordable and technically possible. Time is running out,” said the WMO chief reiterating his calls for action on climate change. These findings also come ahead of the UN Climate Conference COP27 in Egypt which the researchers hope will be included during negotiations.&nbsp;

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A new report by the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says, the atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases including, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, which contribute to global warming, reached a record high in 2021.

A new report by the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says, the atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases including, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, which contribute to global warming, reached a record high in 2021. Last year’s levels were the biggest year-on-year jump in methane concentrations since they began measurements four decades ago, said the report. “The continuing rise in concentrations of the main heat-trapping gases, including the record acceleration in methane levels, shows that we are heading in the wrong direction,” said WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas. While the reason for this unprecedented increase remains unclear, said the report, they believe it is a combination of both biological and human-induced processes. Reportedly, the carbon dioxide levels also increased between 2020 and 2021 with a larger than the average annual growth rate seen over the past decade or so. The WMO also said how these levels are still increasing in 2022. ALSO READ: Rishi Sunak reverses another Liz Truss policy, reimposes ban of fracking in UK The report also highlights how the “radiative forcing”, the warming effect on our climate, by long-lived greenhouse gases that are still in the atmosphere has increased by at least 50% last year and is fuelled by an increase in the carbon dioxide levels. According to WMO, the carbon dioxide concentrations last year reached 415.7 parts per million (ppm), methane 1908 ppm, and nitrous oxide 334.5 ppm, which is 149%, 262% and 124% respectively, higher than pre-industrial levels. “More bad news for the planet”, said the WMO in a statement released with its annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin. Therefore, using the findings of this report, the WMO chief highlighted the importance of implementing “cost-effective strategies” to tackle methane emissions. However, he also said that while methane is more potent at trapping heat it stays in the atmosphere for less than 10 years and is largely reversible. “As the most urgent priority, we have to slash carbon dioxide emissions, which are the main driver of climate change and associated extreme weather, and which will affect climate for thousands of years through polar ice loss, ocean warming and sea level rise,” said Taalas. The report elucidates that after the Covid-19 pandemic-induced lockdowns global carbon dioxide levels, rebounded primarily due to fossil fuel and cement production. ALSO READ: Climate pledges far off track from limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees: UN While some research shows the methane increase could be due to “biogenic sources”, such as wetlands and rice paddies, the report suggests. The other possibility explored was “climate feedback” which is when the rise in temperatures leads to faster decomposition in tropical wetlands consequently leading to an increase in emissions. “The needed changes are economically affordable and technically possible. Time is running out,” said the WMO chief reiterating his calls for action on climate change. These findings also come ahead of the UN Climate Conference COP27 in Egypt which the researchers hope will be included during negotiations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Carbon dioxide, methane levels in atmosphere reached record high in 2021, says UN report

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US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to make the federal government carbon-neutral by 2050, aiming for a 65% reduction in planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

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