First the bad news from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Thanks to a huge jump in Chinese emissions, ‘global carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil-fuel combustion reached a record high of 31.6 gigatonnes (Gt) in 2011.
Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
Global CO2 Emissions Hit New Record in 2011, Keeping World on Track for ‘Devastating’ 11°F Warming
Author: JOE ROMM
Source: AlterNet (U.S.)
Publication Date: 29-May-12
Link: Global CO2 Emissions Hit New Record in 2011, Keeping World on Track for ‘Devastating’ 11°F Warming
Source: AlterNet (U.S.)
Publication Date: 29-May-12
Link: Global CO2 Emissions Hit New Record in 2011, Keeping World on Track for ‘Devastating’ 11°F Warming
Stephan: Here is the latest in the climate warming trend. Everyone should be prepared to begin hearing stories of first thousands, then tens of thousands, then millions dying, and massive social unrest arising -- and the U.S. is going to be as subject as the poorest nation to the reality of climate change.
