The Influence of Road Transport on Carbon Footprint: A Case Study of the Black Sea Region

Abstract

Global warming is a critical issue that impacts all countries on earth. Recently, the increase in global warming and the spread of greenhouse gases have been major concerns. The overuse of fossil fuels poses a major danger to global sustainability. The use of fossil fuels plays an important role in greenhouse gas emissions. Fossil fuels are primarily used in the transportation sector. Road transport plays a critical role in the transportation sector. In this study, carbon dioxide emissions from transport in a specific region were analyzed. Particular emphasis is placed on CO2, one of the most significant greenhouse gases released by the burning of fossil fuels, in this context. The amount of carbon dioxide emissions from transport in this region, called the Black Sea region, was analyzed from 2013 to 2022. Calculations were performed using the IPCC Tier 1 method, which is one of the methods recommended by the IPCC. As a result, it is seen that the highest carbon dioxide emissions come from diesel fuels. The analysis of the Black Sea region's total carbon dioxide emissions reveals consistent growth in all but 2018 and 2022. In addition, it was determined that the amount of carbon dioxide emissions in the region has gradually increased at an alarming level over the years.

Keywords

• Transportation
• Carbon footprint
• Global Warming
• Tier 1
• Black Sea Region

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