National Inventory Report 1990-2011: Long Descriptions
Figure S-1: Canadian Emissions in 1990–2011
Figure S-1 is a line graph that shows Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trend from 1990 to 2011. In 2011, Canadians contributed about 702 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2 eq) of GHGs to the atmosphere, compared to 591 Mt CO2 eq in 1990. Figure S-1 also shows a point on the graph at the year 2020 that represents Canada’s Copenhagen target (17% below 2005 emissions level by 2020).
Figure S-2: Indexed Trend in GHG Emissions and GHG Emissions Intensity, 1990–2011
Figure S-2 is a line graph demonstrating trends from 1990 to 2011 for two indexed indicators: economic greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity and total GHG emissions. Economic GHG intensity decreased by a total of 28% over the period, an average of 1.3% per year.
Figure S-3: Canadian Per Capita Emissions 1990–2011
Figure S-3 is a bar chart showing the per capita trend in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for Canada from 1990 to 2011. In 1990, Canadians released 21.3 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (t CO2 eq) per capita. By 2011, this amount had decreased to 20.4 t CO2 eq after peaking at 23.4 t CO2 eq per person in 2000.
Figure S-4: Canada’s Total Emissions Breakdown 2011, by Greenhouse Gas
This figure is a pie chart showing the total emissions by greenhouse gas for 2011. Carbon dioxide (CO2) accounts for 79% of emissions, methane (CH4) for 13% and nitrous oxide (N20) for 7%, while hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) combined account for slightly more than 1% of emissions.
Figure S-5: Canada’s Emissions Breakdown 2011, by IPCC Sector
Figure S-5 is a pie chart demonstrating the breakdown of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (in percentages) by IPCC sector for 2011. (The inventory uses an internationally agreed-upon reporting format that groups emissions into six sectors.) The Energy Sector contributed 81% of emissions, Agriculture contributed 8% and Industrial Processes contributed 7%. The Waste Sector contributed 3%, while Solvent and Other Product Use contributed the least amount, less than 0.04%.
Figure S-6: Canada’s Emissions Breakdown 2011, by Economic Sector
This figure is a pie chart showing a breakdown of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by economic sector (this sector breakdown associates GHG emissions with a particular economic activity). The transportation and oil & gas sectors comprise the largest share, at 24% and 23%, respectively.
Figure S-7: Emission Trends for 2005–2011, Broken Down by Major Area
This figure is a bar chart that shows the change since 2005, in Mt, broken down by the IPCC sectors (or subcategories) that are the major contributors to emission trends. The total change was -35.7 Mt and the largest contributor was Electricity Generation, at -30.0 Mt.
Figure S-8: Emissions by Province in 1990, 2010 and 2011
Figure S-8 is a bar graph that illustrates the provincial and territorial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 1990, 2010 and 2011. Alberta had the highest emission values in 2011, at about 242 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2 eq), followed by Ontario, at about 171 Mt CO2 eq.
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