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Global power sector emissions hit record level in 2021 in turn back to coal

Published 12:16 on March 30, 2022  /  Last updated at 12:16 on March 30, 2022  / Roy Manuell /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, China, EMEA, International, Japan, Middle East, South Korea, US

Global emissions from the power sector rebounded to reach record levels in 2021 as the world returned to coal-fired generation amid soaring post-pandemic demand that outpaced wind and solarpower growth, according to a report from a climate think-tank on Wednesday.
Global emissions from the power sector rebounded to reach record levels in 2021 as the world returned to coal-fired generation amid soaring post-pandemic demand that outpaced wind and solarpower growth, according to a report from a climate think-tank on Wednesday.


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