Anyone else notice that the latest Edge update removed 'view source'? Bastages.
Posted on 03/09/2022 6:49:36 AM PST by Red Badger
Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose by 6 percent in 2021 to a record 36.3 billion metric tons, their highest ever level, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.
"The increase in global CO2 emissions of over 2 billion metric tons was the largest in history in absolute terms, more than offsetting the previous year's pandemic-induced decline," it said.
It pointed to the widespread use of coal to power growth as the world economy rebounded from the COVID crisis.
"The recovery of energy demand in 2021 was compounded by adverse weather and energy market conditions – notably the spikes in natural gas prices – which led to more coal being burned despite renewable power generation registering its largest ever growth," it said.
The IEA said the rebound of global CO2 emissions above pre-pandemic levels was largely driven by China, where they increased by 750 million metric tons between 2019 and 2021.
"China was the only major economy to experience economic growth in both 2020 and 2021," it said.
"The emissions increases in those two years in China more than offset the aggregate decline in the rest of the world over the same period."
In 2021 alone, China's CO2 emissions rose above 11.9 billion metric tons, accounting for 33 percent of the global total.
Finally some good news. With fertilizer so expensive, at least the extra CO2 plant food will help growing crops.
Warmer means longer growing season. Increase in food production
And all the trees cheer and breathe a sigh of relief.
These are IEA estimates, based on MODELS, “regional analysis” something they “fuel by fuel analysis,” and individual government data.
They aren’t really measuring anything - they are projecting, basis some very broad assumptions and modeling on their part.
“Show me the incentive, and I’ll show you the outcome.” - Charlie Munger.
I would like to see the CO2 emissions from Tonga vrs the man made emissions from this measurement.
And all the trees cheer and breathe a sigh of re-leaf..............................
....are we all gonna die this time?....
Hi.
Did you see mentioned all the volcanoes that went off this past year in the article?
5.56mm
Mars atmosphere is about 75% CO2. Does Mars suffer from global warming?
Plant more trees.
Plants rejoiced.
Brawndo! It’s got Electrolytes! It’s what plants crave!
I find this somehow laughable. Its more than likely the result of volcanic activity. There has been a lot of renewed activity at many volcanoes in the last 12 months.
I thought that was the SOTU speech. 😆
😁
Kerry has been flying his jet more while us ‘little people’ suffer, but why should he care? Rules don’t apply to him.
Anyone else notice that the latest Edge update removed 'view source'? Bastages.
Then go ahead and kick china to the curb. Cancel china. Stop yammering and do it!
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