Global CO2 emissions flat in 2015, but at record high levels -report

Published 11:35 on November 14, 2016  /  Last updated at 11:42 on November 14, 2016  / Stian Reklev /  Americas, Asia Pacific, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Other APAC, US

Slight drops in Chinese and US CO2 emissions in 2015 were enough to keep global output roughly flat for the third consecutive year, a report said Monday, but CO2 discharges remain at record high levels a staggering 60% above 1990 levels.
Slight drops in Chinese and US CO2 emissions in 2015 were enough to keep global output roughly flat for the third consecutive year, a report said Monday, but CO2 discharges remain at record high levels a staggering 60% above 1990 levels.


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