Climate Changed
Global Emissions Rose the Most in 7 Years, BP Review Shows
- More volatile weather lifted both energy use and pollution
- China is adding more renewables than all OECD nations combined
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Global carbon emissions jumped the most in seven years in 2018 as energy demand surged, according to BP’s annual review of world energy, indicating the world is falling behind in its efforts to rein in climate change.
The report, one of the most closely watched surveys of global energy trends, found that primary demand rose at the fastest pace this decade in 2018 even though economic growth weakened. China, India and the U.S. were responsible for two thirds of the 2.9% increase in consumption.