Carbon Emissions Still Rising, Especially in China and India! 🌍

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Summary:

  1. Global Emissions Increase
    Carbon emissions rose by 0.8% in 2024, adding 330 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere, reaching a total of 41.2 billion tons.

  2. China’s Emissions
    China, the largest carbon emitter, saw a 0.2% increase in emissions, while India’s emissions jumped by 4.6%, contributing significantly to global pollution.

  3. U.S. Carbon Reduction
    U.S. emissions fell by 0.6%, driven by reduced coal, oil, and cement use, marking a positive trend in carbon reduction.

  4. Continued Fossil Fuel Use
    The rise in emissions is primarily driven by the continued use of fossil fuels, with coal, oil, and natural gas responsible for massive CO2 release.

  5. Urgent Climate Impacts
    If emissions continue at the current rate, the world could surpass the 1.5°C temperature rise limit within six years, intensifying the climate crisis.

Read more at: AP News

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Co2 emission per capita
USA 14.21
China 8.89 (being the factory of the world)
India 1.89

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