Carbon Footprint of Karnataka: Accounting of Sources and Sinks
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Fig. 13 Total carbon from BGB of Karnataka from 1985 to 2019. Source Author
Fig. 14 Total carbon from AGB and BGB of Karnataka from 1985 to 2019. Source Author
4.3 Quantification of Carbon Emissions in Karnataka
The carbon emissions from various sectors including livestock, agriculture, and
industries for the year 2019 were accounted to be 150.65 Tg. The energy and transportation are a major source of emissions in Karnataka, highlight the necessity of
mitigative interventions. Figure 17 highlights major contributions from industrial
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Fig. 13 Total carbon from BGB of Karnataka from 1985 to 2019. Source Author
Fig. 14 Total carbon from AGB and BGB of Karnataka from 1985 to 2019. Source Author
4.3 Quantification of Carbon Emissions in Karnataka
The carbon emissions from various sectors including livestock, agriculture, and
industries for the year 2019 were accounted to be 150.65 Tg. The energy and transportation are a major source of emissions in Karnataka, highlight the necessity of
mitigative interventions. Figure 17 highlights major contributions from industrial