Enteric fermentation and anaerobic waste are the largest sources of methane (CH4) emissions in the European Union. The main contributor to these emissions was enteric fermentation from cattle, which accounted for 36 percent of total methane emissions in 2019.
Distribution of methane emissions (CH4) in the European Union* in 2019, by source
*Includes UK and Iceland **Other is calculated by subtracting the presented categories from the sector total percentages are rounded and may lead to a sum higher than 100%
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EEA. (May 31, 2021). Distribution of methane emissions (CH4) in the European Union* in 2019, by source [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 28, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/999411/methane-gas-emissions-sources-european-union-eu/
EEA. "Distribution of methane emissions (CH4) in the European Union* in 2019, by source." Chart. May 31, 2021. Statista. Accessed May 28, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/999411/methane-gas-emissions-sources-european-union-eu/
EEA. (2021). Distribution of methane emissions (CH4) in the European Union* in 2019, by source. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 28, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/999411/methane-gas-emissions-sources-european-union-eu/
EEA. "Distribution of Methane Emissions (Ch4) in The European Union* in 2019, by Source." Statista, Statista Inc., 31 May 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/999411/methane-gas-emissions-sources-european-union-eu/
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