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According to a Global Carbon Project study, Global fossil-based CO2 emissions are projected to reach 37.4 billion tonnes in 2024, marking a 0.8% increase from 2023.

Key facts of the study

  • India’s CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are expected to rise by 6% in 2024, the highest among major economies.
  • The largest contributions to global fossil CO2 emissions were China (31%), the USA (13%), India (8%), and the European Union (7%) in 2023.
    • These four regions account for 59% of global fossil CO2 emissions, while the rest of the world contributed 41%
  • Carbon sinks (oceans and land) continue to absorb a significant amount of CO2, but their effectiveness is impacted by climate change.
  • Carbon Budget: It is the maximum amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that can be emitted by human activities while limiting global warming to a specified level.
Global Carbon Project (GCP)
  • It is a leading international scientific initiative that aims to provide accurate and up-to-date information on the carbon cycle and its implications for global climate change.
  • It was established in 2001.
  • It publishes global budgets for three major greenhouse gases — carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide.

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