Scientists Say Global Carbon Emissions Hit Record High This Year

In 2019, global carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high, marking the third consecutive year of increase. The Global Carbon Project published these findings, noting a 0.6% rise from the previous year. While coal emissions declined in the US and Europe, they still accounted for 40% of global emissions. The US and EU reduced emissions, but China and India saw increases. Although emissions growth has slowed, Rob Jackson of Stanford University warns that rising natural gas and oil use could offset these gains. He emphasizes the need to halt the rise in these fuels to effectively counterbalance emissions growth.

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