The dataset provides detailed information on human-made greenhouse gas emissions from 1970 to 2019, covering various countries and sectors. It includes data on CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industry, methane emissions, nitrous oxide emissions, and fluorinated gases. The dataset also includes net CO2 emissions from land use, land-use change, and forestry. The researchers used the Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research and a fast-track method to extend the dataset to 2019. This information is crucial for tracking progress towards the goal of limiting global warming to below 2°C, as outlined in the Paris Agreement.