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Methane Emissions
Provided by: Our World in Data |Published on: July 20, 2021
Graphs/Tables
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Synopsis
- This resource is an interactive map, graph, and table that displays the total annual methane emissions for countries throughout the world, starting from 1990.
- The methane emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents, which takes into account their global warming potential.
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Geography
Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The interactive provides three different ways for students to explore data (chart, map, table).
- Students can customize the interactive to view different countries, continents, and years.
Additional Prerequisites
- Learners need to be familiar with the concept of gas emissions.
- The data and images are available to download.
Differentiation
- This resource can be used as a practical application of the uses of line graphs learned in Mathematics.
- Students can explore the dataset to identify patterns and trends in the data.
- Students can research the main sources of methane emissions, how methane compares to other greenhouse gases, and possible solutions to reduce these emissions.
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Resource Type and Format
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