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Detailed explanation-1: -Greenpeace India has released an analysis of a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) data, saying India has more than 15 per cent of all anthropogenic sulphur dioxide (SO2) hotspots in the world detected by the OMI (Ozone Monitoring Instrument) satellite.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to a report by Greenpeace (an environmental Non-Governmental Organization), India is the largest emitter of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) in the world, contributing more than 15% of global anthropogenic emissions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Also read: India largest SO2 emitter in world: Greenpeace In 2019, India emitted 21% of global anthropogenic (human-made) SO2 emissions - or about 5,953 kilotons a year - nearly double that of second-ranked global emitter, Russia at 3,362 kt/year. China occupied the third position at 2,156 kt per annum.
Detailed explanation-4: -India holds more than 15% of all the anthropogenic SO2 hotspots in the world, detected by NASA’s Ozone Monitoring Instrument satellite. The greatest source of SO2 in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels in power plants and other industrial facilities.