Methane emissions in France have been on a downward trend since 1990, registering a record low of some 70.66 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) in 2022. This was a decrease of more than 22 percent in comparison to 1990 levels. The largest source of methane emissions in France is the agricultural sector.
Annual methane (CH₄) emissions in France from 1990 to 2022
(in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
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