Carbon Emissions Have Increased At The Fastest Rate In Nearly A Decade
Carbon emissions are at their highest rate since 2011, recent data shows. According to new research released by oil giant BP in its annual Statistical Review of World Energy, carbon emissions have risen at the fastest rate in nearly a decade and have jumped sharply since 2018 despite efforts to tackle the climate crisis.
Surprise swings in global temperatures and extreme weather in the last year have increased the demand for fossil fuels. The global energy demand was up by 2.9%, nearly double the 1.5% average over the last 10 years. Carbon emissions also increased by 2%, the fastest rise in seven years.
These percentages may seem small, but their implications aren't. "The energy data for 2018 paints a worrying picture," said Spencer Dale, the chief economist of BP.
Dale says the i...
