New data reveals Shanghai as the world's top emitting city, highlighting mixed global progress on reducing greenhouse gases.

New data from Climate Trace shows that Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, and Houston are the world's most polluting cities, with Shanghai emitting 256 million metric tons of greenhouse gases. The data, which combines satellite and ground observations with AI, highlights growing emissions in China, India, Iran, Indonesia, and Russia, while countries like the US, Japan, and Germany have seen reductions. The information comes as nations at UN climate talks aim to set new emission targets and discuss financial support for combating climate change.

November 15, 2024
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