What are the major greenhouse gases and their sources?

Major Greenhouse gases and their sources are as follow:

Greenhouse Gas	Major Sources
1. Carbon Dioxide	1. Fossil fuel combustion, Deforestation and Cement production.
2. Methane	2. Fossil fuel production, Landfills, and Agriculture.
3. Nitrous oxide	3. Fossil fuel and biomass combustion, Fertilizer application, and Industrial processes.
4. Chlorofluorocarbons	4. Refrigerants, Spray can propellants (aerosols), and Air conditioning.
5. Hydrofluorocarbons	5. Refrigerants, Spray can propellants (aerosols), and Air conditioning.
6. Sulfur hexafluoride	6. Electricity transmission.
7. Nitrogen trifluoride	7. Semiconductor manufacturing.

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Updated on: 31-Mar-2023

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