Global carbon-dioxide emissions increase by 1.0 Gt in 2011 to record high | CLIMATE CHANGE WILL IMPACT US ALL | Scoop.it

Global carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil-fuel combustion reached a record high of 31.6 gigatonnes (Gt) in 2011, according to preliminary estimates from the International Energy Agency (IEA). This represents an increase of 1.0 Gt on 2010, or 3.2%. Coal accounted for 45% of total energy-related CO2 emissions in 2011, followed by oil (35%) and natural gas (20%).

 

Are there any more words to attack this stupidity of our so-called world leaders? Start preparing for the final reckoning.


Via Willy De Backer