Debunking Climate Myths: Misunderstandings about Global Warming Explained

6. Volcanoes Emit More CO2 Than Humans

It’s a persistent myth that volcanoes are responsible for most atmospheric CO₂.
In reality, human activities emit over 100 times more CO₂ each year than all volcanic eruptions combined.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, volcanoes emit about 0.26 billion tons of CO₂ annually, while humans release more than 35 billion tons.
The numbers simply don’t compare.