Glossary - Page 3

Mexico is currently the world's ninth largest emitter of greenhouse gasses. In 2022 it accounted for 1.52% of all global emissions.

Nitrous oxide is the third main greenhouse gas, responsible for 4% of global warming.

Permafrost is ground that is permanently frozen. When permafrost melts, it emits large amounts of methane.

Russia is currently the world's fourth largest emitter of greenhouse gasses. In 2022 it accounted for 4.80% of all global emissions.

Saudi Arabia is currently the world's ninth largest emitter of greenhouse gasses. In 2022 it accounted for 1.51% of all global emissions.

Climate tipping points are cycles that are triggered once the climate warms sufficiently, that further sustain climate change.

The United States is currently the world's second largest emitter of greenhouse gasses, and historical largest. In 2022 it accounted for 11.19% of all global emissions.