This statistic depicts the share of methane emissions (CH4) in the European Union* in 2017, by source. The main contributor to these emissions was the enteric fermentation - cattle sector, with a share of 36 percent. This was followed by anaerobic digestion, which had a share of 19 percent.
Share of methane emissions (CH4) in the European Union (EU-28)* in 2017, by source
*Includes 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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UNFCCC. (April 16, 2019). Share of methane emissions (CH4) in the European Union (EU-28)* in 2017, by source [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 05, 2020, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/999411/methane-gas-emissions-sources-european-union-eu/
UNFCCC. "Share of methane emissions (CH4) in the European Union (EU-28)* in 2017, by source." Chart. April 16, 2019. Statista. Accessed April 05, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/999411/methane-gas-emissions-sources-european-union-eu/
UNFCCC. (2019). Share of methane emissions (CH4) in the European Union (EU-28)* in 2017, by source. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 05, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/999411/methane-gas-emissions-sources-european-union-eu/
UNFCCC. "Share of Methane Emissions (Ch4) in The European Union (Eu-28)* in 2017, by Source." Statista, Statista Inc., 16 Apr 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/999411/methane-gas-emissions-sources-european-union-eu/
UNFCCC, Share of methane emissions (CH4) in the European Union (EU-28)* in 2017, by source Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/999411/methane-gas-emissions-sources-european-union-eu/ (last visited April 05, 2020)
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