Reaching peak emissions

Rapid growth in global CO 2 emissions from fossil fuels and industry ceased in the past two years, despite continued economic growth. Decreased coal use in China was largely responsible, coupled with slower global growth in petroleum and faster growth in renewables.

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Published inNature climate change Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 7 - 10
Main Authors Jackson, Robert B., Canadell, Josep G., Le Quéré, Corinne, Andrew, Robbie M., Korsbakken, Jan Ivar, Peters, Glen P., Nakicenovic, Nebojsa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group UK 01.01.2016
Nature Publishing Group
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Climate Change
Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts
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Environment
Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice
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Summary:Rapid growth in global CO 2 emissions from fossil fuels and industry ceased in the past two years, despite continued economic growth. Decreased coal use in China was largely responsible, coupled with slower global growth in petroleum and faster growth in renewables.
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ISSN:1758-678X
1758-6798
DOI:10.1038/nclimate2892