Rising nitrous oxide emissions threaten climate goals, ozone recovery

A new Global Nitrous Oxide Assessment, launched at the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29), Azerbaijan, on Wednesday has come out with alarming findings about the impact of nitrous oxide (NO) on climate change and the ozone layer.

- SV KRISHNA CHAITANYA

This greenhouse gas, primarily emitted from agricultural activities, is now one of the most significant drivers of global warming and ozone depletion. Experts warn that without immediate action to curb N2O emissions, achieving the 1.5°C temperature target set by the Paris Agreement will be impossible, with severe repercussions for climate stability and public health.