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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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