Which Countries Have Emitted the Most CO2?

Bar chart race: the countries with the largest cumulative CO2 emissions since 1750. Rankings as of the start of 2019: 1) US – 397 GtCO2 2) China – 214 3) former USSR – 180 4) Germany – 90 5) UK – 77 6) Japan – 58 7) India – 51 8) France – 37 9) Canada – 32 10) Poland – 27

Chart by Carbon Brief based on code by John Burn-Murdoch.

Understanding Nature’s Seasonal “Breathing” and the Carbon Cycle in Northern High Latitudes

Tree in four different seasons: winter, spring, summer, fall. How Seasonal Shifts in the Northern High Latitudes Impact Global Carbon Levels and Climate Stability Climate change affects not only temperatures but also how ecosystems manage and cycle carbon dioxide (CO₂). Below we explore how rising temperatures and increasing CO₂ levels in Arctic and boreal regions—collectively…

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