Nitrous oxide emissions in Germany 1990-2021
Nitrous oxide emissions in Germany totaled 27.8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e) in 2021. Annual nitrous oxide emissions in Germany have fallen by roughly 52 percent since 1990, and as of 2021 accounted for 3.64 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions in Germany.
Nitrous oxide is a potent greenhouse gas that is 300 times more powerful than carbon dioxide, making it a major contributor to climate change. Human activities that produce N2O include agriculture, fuel combustion, and wastewater management.
Nitrous oxide is a potent greenhouse gas that is 300 times more powerful than carbon dioxide, making it a major contributor to climate change. Human activities that produce N2O include agriculture, fuel combustion, and wastewater management.
