The pie chart provides a breakdown of global greenhouse gas releases by economic sector in 2016.
Overall
, emissions were primarily driven by power production and land-use categories, with Electricity and Heat Production emerging as the leading contributors. Linking Words
In contrast
, Buildings and Other Energy represented the least sources.
Electricity and Heat Production, responsible for a quarter of global discharge, ranked first among all districts. Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use followed closely, accounting for 24%, largely Linking Words
due to
deforestation and agricultural practices. Industry Linking Words
also
played a significant role, contributing 21%, Linking Words
while
Transportation added 14%, reflecting the heavy dependence on fossil fuels for mobility. Other sectors, which include activities Linking Words
such
as fuel extraction and refining, contributed 10%, Linking Words
whereas
the Buildings sector, encompassing both residential and commercial usage, produced the smallest share at just 6%.
To summarise, the data highlight the dominance of divisions tied to power generation and land exploitation, suggesting that these areas should be prioritised in any global strategy aimed at reducing greenhouse gas releases.Linking Words