Global greenhouse emissions from fossil fuels and industry are on track to grow by 2% in 2017, reaching a new record high of 37 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide, according to the 2017 Global Carbon Budget, released today.
The rise follows a remarkable three-year period during which global CO₂ emissions barely grew, despite strong global economic growth.
But this year’s figures suggest that the keenly anticipated global peak in emissions – after which greenhouse emissions would ultimately begin to decline – has yet to arrive.
The Global Carbon Budget, now in its 12th year, brings together scientists and climate data from around the world to develop the most complete picture available of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Read the piece on The Conversation - “Fossil fuel emissions hit record high after unexpected growth: Global Carbon Budget 2017.”
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