Researchers say global carbon emissions dropped by an estimated 2.4 billion metric tons this year due to the coronavirus-induced lockdowns. They have also warned that the emissions may rebound once the pandemic ends.
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Global carbon emissions down by record 7% in 2020 – DW – 12/11/2020
Global carbon emissions down by record 7% in 2020 – DW – 12/11/2020
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World carbon dioxide emissions drop 7% in pandemic-hit 2020