Every second the world emits 1,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide, almost 70 times higher than the pre-industrial era of 1850-1900. As world leaders sit down to discuss limiting global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius above pre-industrial levels, drastic cut in carbon emission is the key. According to reliable estimates, limiting global warming is possible only if the existing level of …
A day ahead of the commencement of the 26th United Nations Conference of Parties in Glasgow, Scotland, India has officially endorsed a website, made by Indian climate experts, that lists the historical carbon dioxide emissions of developed countries. The database aims to highlight the disparity between the emissions of developed and developing countries with countries including the United States, Canada, …
