Botswana Environment: Pollution
Botswana BW: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total
BW: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 85.877 % in 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 73.638 % for 2007. BW: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 88.245 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.617 % in 1970 and a record low of 69.003 % in 2003. BW: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Agricultural methane emissions are emissions from animals, animal waste, rice production, agricultural waste burning (nonenergy, on-site), and savanna burning.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 79.909 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Botswana BW: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total
BW: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 92.737 % in 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 83.125 % for 2007. BW: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 91.208 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.572 % in 1990 and a record low of 78.970 % in 2003. BW: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Agricultural nitrous oxide emissions are emissions produced through fertilizer use (synthetic and animal manure), animal waste management, agricultural waste burning (nonenergy, on-site), and savanna burning.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 93.900 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Botswana BW: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2011 Price
BW: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data was reported at 0.208 kg in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.161 kg for 2013. BW: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.195 kg from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2014, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.259 kg in 1993 and a record low of 0.145 kg in 2012. BW: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.; ; Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.208 2014 | yearly | 1990 - 2014 |
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BW: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2010 Price
BW: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data was reported at 0.453 kg in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.454 kg for 2017. BW: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.418 kg from Dec 1972 (Median) to 2018, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.592 kg in 1977 and a record low of 0.030 kg in 1972. BW: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.; ; Data for up to 1990 are sourced from Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States. Data from 1990 are CAIT data: Climate Watch. 2020. GHG Emissions. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org/ghg-emissions. See NY.GDP.MKTP.KD for the denominator's source.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.453 2018 | yearly | 1972 - 2018 |
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Botswana BW: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total
BW: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 12.187 % in 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 22.658 % for 2007. BW: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 7.462 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.954 % in 2003 and a record low of 2.618 % in 1970. BW: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Methane emissions from energy processes are emissions from the production, handling, transmission, and combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11.757 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Botswana BW: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent
BW: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data was reported at 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Metric Ton th for 2008. BW: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 Metric Ton th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010 and a record low of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. BW: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Hydrofluorocarbons, used as a replacement for chlorofluorocarbons, are used mainly in refrigeration and semiconductor manufacturing.;European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/;Gap-filled total;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000 2010 | yearly | 1990 - 2010 |
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BW: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990
BW: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at -26.767 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of -27.485 % for 2011. BW: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging -27.279 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.199 % in 1992 and a record low of -36.611 % in 2006. BW: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Methane emissions are those stemming from human activities such as agriculture and from industrial methane production. Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -26.767 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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Botswana BW: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total
BW: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data was reported at 6.874 % in 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.938 % for 2007. BW: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 0.912 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.742 % in 2003 and a record low of 0.224 % in 1970. BW: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Nitrous oxide emissions from energy processes are emissions produced by the combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.919 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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BW: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990
BW: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at -58.688 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of -59.093 % for 2011. BW: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging -49.232 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.993 % in 1992 and a record low of -63.759 % in 2008. BW: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Nitrous oxide emissions are emissions from agricultural biomass burning, industrial activities, and livestock management. Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -58.688 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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BW: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990
BW: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at 17,481.375 % in 2012. This stayed constant from the previous number of 17,481.375 % for 2011. BW: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging 3,399.275 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,481.375 % in 2012 and a record low of 0.000 % in 1997. BW: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Other greenhouse gas emissions are by-product emissions of hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride. Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17,481.375 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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Botswana BW: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent
BW: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data was reported at 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Metric Ton th for 2008. BW: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 Metric Ton th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010 and a record low of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. BW: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Perfluorocarbons, used as a replacement for chlorofluorocarbons in manufacturing semiconductors, are a byproduct of aluminum smelting and uranium enrichment.;European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/;Gap-filled total;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000 2010 | yearly | 1990 - 2010 |
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Botswana BW: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent
BW: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data was reported at 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Metric Ton th for 2008. BW: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 Metric Ton th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010 and a record low of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. BW: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Sulfur hexafluoride is used largely to insulate high-voltage electric power equipment.;European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/;Gap-filled total;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000 2010 | yearly | 1990 - 2010 |
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BW: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990
BW: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at 513.997 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 512.357 % for 2011. BW: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging 87.957 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 513.997 % in 2012 and a record low of -31.244 % in 1993. BW: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Total greenhouse gas emissions are composed of CO2 totals excluding short-cycle biomass burning (such as agricultural waste burning and savanna burning) but including other biomass burning (such as forest fires, post-burn decay, peat fires and decay of drained peatlands), all anthropogenic CH4 sources, N2O sources and F-gases (HFCs, PFCs and SF6). Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 513.997 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |