Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions

This maps shows current worldwide carbon dioxide(CO₂) emissions and per capita emissions from the consumption of energy. Data includes emissions due to the consumption of petroleum, natural gas, and coal, and also from natural gas flaring. These emissions lead to the greenhouse effect when heat energy is trapped by gases in the atmosphere, raising temperatures and producing global warming.

• Current World carbon dioxide(CO₂) emissions from the consumption of energy: 4.47 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide per person
• Current World carbon dioxide(CO₂) emissions from the consumption of energy: 30,451 Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide

% change, 2008 to 2009: -1.4%

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