Asia Pacific > Korean GHG emissions fall to lowest in a decade despite 2022 GDP growth

Korean GHG emissions fall to lowest in a decade despite 2022 GDP growth

Published 10:59 on July 25, 2023  /  Last updated at 10:59 on July 25, 2023  / Chia-Erh Kuo /  Asia Pacific, South Korea

South Korea's greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 3.5% in 2022 despite improved economic sentiment, reaching their lowest level since 2010 supported by a greener energy mix and declining output from carbon-intensive sectors, the government announced Tuesday.
South Korea's greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 3.5% in 2022 despite improved economic sentiment, reaching their lowest level since 2010 supported by a greener energy mix and declining output from carbon-intensive sectors, the government announced Tuesday.


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