The hottest Global Emissions Substack posts right now

The global carbon budget is shrinking, meaning we have less time to limit warming to 1.5C or 2C.
To meet climate goals, global emissions must reach zero by specific years, which may be challenging.
The carbon budget is a dynamic target that requires rapid reductions in emissions to avoid overshooting temperature targets.

China is a major greenhouse gas emitter with ambitious emission reduction goals.
The trajectory of China's energy transition is crucial for global climate goals.
The global carbon budget heavily depends on China's efforts in reducing emissions.

Global emissions are not likely to decrease soon due to slow decline in fossil fuel dependency
Transitioning to cleaner energy is important, but insufficient without reducing fossil fuel consumption
Focus on addressing fossil fuel consumption to achieve sustained emissions decline

Consumerism, deforestation, and overfishing are major factors leading fishes like Java Stingaree and other animals to the brink of extinction.
Global consumption patterns show a significant rise in freshwater usage fueled by increasing population and per capita spending over the years.
To address climate change and prevent the extinction of species like the vaquitas porpoise, sustainable consumption, responsible fishing, and forest regeneration are vital.

Setting clear goals is crucial for progress, even if there are debates around the specifics. Policies should focus on addressing the root causes of issues, not just consequences.
Decarbonization of the economy can happen through improving energy efficiency and transitioning to low-carbon energy sources. These are essential to meet atmospheric carbon dioxide targets.
Efforts to reduce carbon emissions should consider the balance between economic growth and environmental impact. Decarbonizing energy supply is crucial for significant progress.

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Aviation contributes around 3% of global emissions and is a challenging sector to decarbonize.
Global passenger demand for flying has quadrupled since 1990.
Future aviation emissions will depend on changes in demand, energy efficiency improvements, and adoption of low-carbon technologies.

Oil consumption continues to grow worldwide, driven by rising demand from emerging nations.
Global greenhouse gas emissions could rise significantly by 2050 if current trends of fossil fuel consumption persist.
To address climate change, cutting fossil fuel consumption is essential to reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions.

Open borders could potentially boost global carbon emissions, impacting climate change and global wealth in the long run.
Emissions per capita in developed countries like the UK are significantly lower compared to developing countries, even with higher GDP per capita.
Assumptions about countries following net zero emissions pledges impact predictions on total global emissions, with open borders showing mildly negative effects on the environment.