Global Carbon Project’s Carbon dioxide Emitters List

Global Carbon Project

Question: What is India’s rank in released carbon dioxide emitters list by Global Carbon Project?
(a) Fourth
(b) Fifth
(c) Sixth
(d) Seventh
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • According to a study by the Global Carbon Project, India is the fourth highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world.
  • The top five emitters in 2017 were – China (27 %); United States (15 %); European Union (10 %); India (7 %); Rest of the World (41 %).
  • India’s emissions look set to continue their strong growth by an average of 6.3 percent in 2018.Growth across all fuels were – coal (7.1 percent), Oil (2.9 Percent) and gas (6.0 percent).
  • The top ten emitters were China, United States, European Union, India, Russia, Japan, Germany, Iran, Saudi Arabia and South Korea.
  • In India emissions were projected to grow 2 % in 2017, compared to 6 percent per year averaged over the previous decade. This was due to significant government interventions.
  • Global coal use is 3 % lower than its historical high; it is expected to grow in 2018, driven by growth in energy consumption in China and India.
  • The study warned that the global emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry are projected to rise for the second consecutive year in 2018, by more than 2 percent to a new record, mainly due to sustained growth in oil and gas use.

Links:
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/global-emissions-india-4th-highest-emitter-of-co2-study/article25677626.ece
https://www.thedailystar.net/india/news/china-us-eu-india-top-co2-emitters-list-study-1670176