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Per Capita Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Explained in 9 Charts
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While China, the United States and India are the three biggest emitters of greenhouse gas emissions overall, trends look much different when looking at emissions per person. Surprisingly, Solomon Islands, Qatar and Bahrain are the world’s top per capita emitters of greenhouse gas emissions. A new article using data from WRI’s Climate Watch
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Bustling city life at the Main Bazar, Paharganj, New Delhi, India. While China, the U.S., India and Russia have the highest total emissions in the world, India has the lowest per capita emissions of the four. Photo by hadynyah/iStock
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24/7 Carbon-free Energy: Energy’s Hottest New Trend
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Large energy buyers like corporations and governments are increasing demand for new decarbonization strategies. 24/7 carbon-free energy, or hourly matching, is one option gaining traction. Current clean electricity purchasing for large buyers takes place on an annual basis, or buyers make purchasing decisions to maximize carbon emissions reductions. 24/7 carbon-free energy takes things a step further, where electricity purchasing matches every kilowatt-hour consumed with zero-emissions generation. WRI experts break down the technical details of this emerging decarbonization trend. Read more
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How EVs Could Revitalize Michigan’s Auto Industry
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Michigan is not only the United States’ leading auto manufacturer, it’s one of the largest globally. While some are concerned the shift to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing could threaten jobs in Michigan and other auto-producing hubs, new research
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from WRI finds the opposite could be true: If Michigan fully embraces EVs, it could create 56,000 additional auto manufacturing jobs by 2030 while boosting whole new industries, saving drivers money and improving air quality. Read more
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The EU has reduced its per capita GHG emissions by 29% since 1990; the U.S. by 19%. For these and other advanced economies, implementing solar and wind power and transitioning from high-emitting fossil fuels to less carbon-intensive sources were instrumental steps in reducing emissions.
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