The Environmental Harms of Greenhouse Gas Emissions:An Interdisciplinary Assessment


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Hacıyeva A.

Journal of Economics and Management Advances, vol.1, no.1, pp.46-67, 2025 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have become a dominant driver of global environmentalchange, contributing significantly to climate warming, biodiversity loss, ocean acidification,and ecosystem degradation. The multifaceted nature of these impacts necessitates aninterdisciplinary approach that integrates environmental science, economics, and public policyto comprehensively evaluate their consequences.This study synthesizes empirical data frominternational institutions including the IPCC, UNEP, and the World Bank to analyze theenvironmental harms of GHG emissions from 2000 to 2023. The findings reveal strongcorrelations between rising GHG levels and negative ecological indicators such as increasedglobal temperatures, declining biodiversity, and worsening ocean chemistry. Quantitativeanalysis shows that per capita emissions are highest in developed regions, while developingcountries bear disproportionate burdens from climate impacts. The study further evaluatesthe effectiveness of mitigation strategies such as the Paris Agreement and national climatepolicies, identifying significant gaps between stated commitments and actual emission trends.Additionally, the paper highlights regional disparities in adaptation capacity and policyimpact, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions.