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Below, we list the potential pros and cons of wind energy (both onshore and offshore) This guide forms part of a series of guides we have put together outlining the benefits and disadvantages of different energy sources and energy generation methods.    Summary – Potential Pros & Cons Of Wind Energy Potential Pros Is Considered Renewable … Read more

Below, we list the potential pros and cons of solar energy. This guide forms part of a series of guides we have put together outlining the benefits and disadvantages of different energy sources and energy generation methods.    Summary – Potential Pros & Cons Of Solar Energy Potential Pros Is Considered Renewable Energy No Greenhouse … Read more

In this guide, we list the potential pros and cons of nuclear energy. This guide forms part of a series of guides we have put together outlining the benefits and disadvantages of different energy sources and energy generation methods.    Summary – Potential Pros & Cons Of Nuclear Energy  Potential Pros May Emit Less Greenhouse … Read more

We’ve already put together a guide on the carbon footprint of different energy sources for electricity production  But, below is information on the carbon footprint specifically of the different fossil fuel energy sources We look at measurables such as total global CO2 emissions, emission rates, and also with what fossil fuels are responsible for the … Read more

China currently relies on coal for a large % of it’s energy needs. If China is to transition to other energy sources in the future (such as natural gas and renewables for example), there might be some challenges and barriers in doing so. In this guide, we take a closer look at what those challenges … Read more

Below, we outline some of the key aspects of global greenhouse gas emissions. We look at some of the countries that are the biggest emitters, but also look at things such as where emissions might be trending, and what some projections for future emissions might be.   Summary – Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions A summary … Read more

China is currently one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. With this in mind, we’ve put together the guide below where we summarise/break down different aspects of greenhouse gas emissions in China.   Summary – Greenhouse Gas Emissions In China China’s Cumulative CO2 Emissions China is currently second behind the US … Read more

The US (along with China) is one of the leading greenhouse gas emitting countries in the world across various metrics. With this in mind, we’ve summarised and broken down various aspects of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States as a country in the guide below.   Summary – Greenhouse Gas Emissions In The United … Read more

Below, we identify the main types of greenhouse gases. We also look at these greenhouse gases across several indicators/metrics to get an idea of which one might be ‘the worst’, and why.   Summary – The Different Greenhouse Gases, & Which One Might Be The Worst Firstly, Why Do Greenhouse Gas Emissions Matter? A key … Read more

Some industries or sectors emit more greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide than others  Below, we look at emissions from these different industries and sectors on a global level, but also in individual countries (where the emissions % share of different industries and sectors can differ between countries) We also include data specifically for major countries … Read more