Global CO2 Emissions

The power sector has long been the backbone of modern civilization, but the energy it produces has come at a significant environmental cost. Traditional energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas—collectively known as fossil fuels—have been the primary culprits in emitting greenhouse gases (GHGs), particularly carbon dioxide (CO2). These gases trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, leading to what we now know as climate change. For decades, coal-fired power plants were the dominant players…