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National inventories underreport wastewater emissions, study finds

Published 18:51 on February 11, 2026 / Last updated at 18:51 on February 11, 2026 / / International (UN Climate Talks), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure)

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National inventories are underreporting GHG emissions from the wastewater sector by an estimated 94-150 million tonnes of CO2e annually when extrapolated globally, according to new research.
National inventories are underreporting GHG emissions from the wastewater sector by an estimated 94-150 million tonnes of CO2e annually when extrapolated globally, according to new research.


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