Most rich countries, including the U.S., have decreased their per capita carbon emissions since 1990.
(via @freakonometrics)
(via @freakonometrics)
And here is a picture of total emissions by region.
Here is a more detailed, slightly more up-to-date picture of total emissions by country through 2015.
Here is a chart showing that most of China's growth in CO2 emissions has not been from rich countries exporting their carbon-intensive industries to China.
Here's a chart showing total CO2 emissions by country or continent up through 2016.
Here's a chart of carbon intensity (CO2 emissions per $ of GDP) for various countries and continents.
Here's a chart showing that most of the United States' carbon emissions reduction has NOT come from exporting its polluting industries to other countries.
Here is a great source if you want to make your own charts, or look at different aspects of the carbon problem: ourworldindata.org/co2-and-other-…
My takeaway from all this:
1. Getting China to switch from coal to solar/wind is utterly crucial to fighting climate change.
2. Helping poor countries in Africa, South Asia, etc. industrialize without ever going through a "coal phase" will be extremely important.
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1. Getting China to switch from coal to solar/wind is utterly crucial to fighting climate change.
2. Helping poor countries in Africa, South Asia, etc. industrialize without ever going through a "coal phase" will be extremely important.
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