October 15, 2021
Between 1990 and 2018, Global Green House Gas (GHG) emissions increased 49% to 47,200 Mt of CO2 equivalent, up from 31,800 Mt of Mt CO2e in 1990.
Over the same time period, Chinese CO2e increased 307%.
In the US, GHG emissions peaked in 2005 and have since fallen to 5,800 in 2018 – resulting in 4% growth compared to 1990.
Source:
CAIT Climate Data Explorer and Incorrys Analysis https://www.climatewatchdata.org/ghg-emissions