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ARTICLE · 23 APRIL 2024

Key Developments In Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Reduction Cases

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Global warming, or climate change, is a phenomenon that occurs naturally, but over time, human activities have tripled the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) released into the atmosphere.

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Lilian Adat
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Anastasia Edward
Anastasia Edward
Daniel Anagu
Daniel Anagu

Introduction:

Global warming, or climate change, is a phenomenon that occurs naturally, but over time, human activities have tripled the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) released into the atmosphere. There have been contemporary intentional legal actions to reduce GHG emissions; these actions signify continuous endeavours to tackle the obstacles presented by greenhouse gas emissions and alleviate their effects on the ecosystem and community to effectively prevent climate change. This article examines several notable developments in climate action for GHG emission reduction. It also acknowledges the effect of these actions on reducing GHG emissions.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION CASES:

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