Emissions Tracker
Comprehensive Emissions Data and Tracking
- Historical and forecasted emissions data
- Sector-specific breakdowns and compliance monitoring
- Real-time air quality and deforestation impact
The “Comprehensive Emissions Data and Tracking” section of the Emissions Tracker offers detailed global and sector-specific emissions data, including both historical trends and forecasts up to 2030. This tool monitors compliance with international emissions agreements and tracks emissions by energy source, such as coal, natural gas, and renewables. Powered by the Climate Watch Data API and Our World in Data, users can explore real-time data on air quality, deforestation impacts, and renewable energy capacity. Key visualizations include CO₂ emissions per capita, renewable energy generation, wildfire impacts, and tree cover loss due to wildfires.
Global installed renewable energy capacity by technology
Provides an overview of installed global renewable energy capacity by technology. It breaks down the total capacity of various renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal, into a detailed format. The data shows the growth and distribution of renewable energy capacity across different technologies, highlighting the increasing contributions of solar and wind power to the global energy mix. The table provides insights into which renewable technologies are leading in terms of installed capacity and how they compare to one another. This information is crucial for understanding the progress in renewable energy adoption and planning future investments and policies to support sustainable energy development.
Annual area burnt by wildfires, 2012 to 2024
The chart on this page shows the total area burned by wildfires annually, measured in hectares. It uses satellite data from the Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS) and highlights the long-term trends in wildfire activity globally. The chart reflects fluctuations in burned areas due to factors like regional climate variations, land management practices, and human intervention. It helps visualize the environmental impact of wildfires across different time periods.
Tree cover loss from wildfires
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables
Displays the share of global electricity production derived from renewable sources over time. It shows a noticeable and consistent increase in the proportion of electricity generated from renewables, including wind, solar, and hydropower. This trend reflects growing investments, technological advancements, and supportive policies aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change. Despite this progress, renewables still constitute a relatively small fraction of the total electricity mix compared to fossil fuels. The chart highlights the positive trajectory towards cleaner energy sources and underscores the continued need for efforts to expand renewable energy capacity and further reduce greenhouse gas emissions.