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.To reduce CO2 emissions is a key measure to control climate warming and mitigate … [Read more...] about Top 10 Countries With The Highest Fossil CO2 Emissions
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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 presented. Those … [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 of 2017 (in tonnes of CO2), which were calculated using the latest database released by Global Carbon Project released on 5 December 2018 and the population data estimated by the World Population Foundation. For each nation or territory, the value … [Read more...] about The List of Countries Ranked by Carbon Dioxide Emissions Per Capita (2017)
Air Pollution in China During Lunar New Year Holidays
China has suffered serious air pollution, mainly produced by coal burning and exhaust emissions, for more than ten years. Initially, air pollution occurred in northern areas including Beijing. Not too soon, the polluted air spread over the whole country. From time to time, hundreds of millions of Chinese have to live in the worst air in the world. Since 2008, it has … [Read more...] about Air Pollution in China During Lunar New Year Holidays
Massive Fireworks Exacerbated Air Pollution across China in Lunar New Year’s Eve
With a history of more than 2,000 years, fireworks and firecrackers are commonly used in China to celebrate festivals, weddings and other ceremonies. Hardly any kind of festive occasion goes by without flaming fireworks or exploding firecrackers. Since the millennium, fireworks have also gained skyrocketing popularity in Western countries for celebrating different festivals … [Read more...] about Massive Fireworks Exacerbated Air Pollution across China in Lunar New Year’s Eve