Global carbon emissions growth slows, but hits record high

Coal use in the United States and in the European Union have decreased in 2019, but global fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions have hit a record high. The rate has decreased in the past two years but is still rising, and experts warn that the rate could continue to increase unless drastic changes are made. One factor currently restricting decreases in emissions is disproportionate distribution of emissions through class. Wealthy populations are much more reluctant to reduce their carbon footprint, but make up about 90% of all worldwide emissions. Many experts are calling for national policies restricting emissions, but many countries contributing the largest carbon footprints and use the most natural resources are reluctant to join any agreements, such as the U.S., the Soviet Union, and Saudi Arabia.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/su-gce112019.php

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