Rainforests cover around 6% of Earth’s surface. However, they are home to around 50% of the world’s plant and animal species. They are some of the most fascinating and vital ecosystems on Earth. Found primarily in tropical regions near the equator, such as the Amazon in South America, the Congo in Africa, and Southeast Asia, these lush environments, whether tropical rainforests … [Read more...] about Six key roles of rainforests in regulating the Earth’s climate
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Top 10 Countries With The Highest Fossil CO2 Emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions from human activities are driving global warming. They are also a major contributor to air pollution. Moreover, CO2 levels may indicate high levels of other harmful air pollutants. Furthermore, CO2 emissions may impact human health by displacing oxygen in the atmosphere. Reducing CO2 emissions is a key measure to control climate warming and mitigate … [Read more...] about Top 10 Countries With The Highest Fossil CO2 Emissions
The List of Countries Ranked by Fossil CO2 Emissions Per Square Kilometer
The following is a list of major countries or territories ranked by their fossil CO2 emissions per square kilometer in the year 2017 (in tonnes of CO2), based on the latest database released by the Global Carbon Project on 5 December 2018. For each nation or territory, the value of total fossil CO2 emissions in the year (in million tonnes of CO2) is also … [Read more...] about The List of Countries Ranked by Fossil CO2 Emissions Per Square Kilometer
The List of Countries Ranked by Carbon Dioxide Emissions Per Capita (2017)
The following is a list of major countries or territories ranked by their fossil CO2 emissions per capita in the year 2017 (in tonnes of CO2), which were calculated using the latest database released by the Global Carbon Project on December 5, 2018, and the population data estimated by the World Population Foundation. For each nation or territory, the value of total … [Read more...] about The List of Countries Ranked by Carbon Dioxide Emissions Per Capita (2017)