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The History of Carbon Dioxide Emissions ( [link removed] )
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from human activities are now higher than at any point in our history. In fact, global CO2 emissions were 182 times higher in 2022 than they were in 1850, around the time the Industrial Revolution was underway.

Most countries have seen their carbon emissions balloon over time as their populations and economies have grown. But these trajectories look quite different throughout different moments in history. For example, the U.K. once produced 6 times the greenhouse gas emissions of the U.S. Today, China ranks as world’s largest emitter, producing more than double the emissions of the U.S., the second-largest carbon dioxide producer.

Emissions data on WRI’s ClimateWatch tool spans 170+ years, allowing us to track the evolution of carbon emissions — and their changing sources. Read on for a visual history ( [link removed] ).

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An aerial view of the John Amos coal-fired power plant in West Virginia. In 1887, the U.S. became the top global emitter of CO2 and saw the greatest acceleration of emissions over the next 90 years. Photo by 6381380/iStock

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4 Ways to Pursue a Sustainable Seafood Diet ( [link removed] )
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More than 3 billion people rely on “blue food,” or animals, plants or algae from the ocean, as a vital source of nutrition. Despite this, unsustainable practices have plagued the seafood supply chain, but sustainable solutions are emerging. Read more ( [link removed] ).

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These 8 Countries Are Scaling Up Renewables the Fastest ( [link removed] )
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A new report ( [link removed] ) from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that the world will likely fall short of its goal of tripling renewable energy by 2030. Scaling wind and solar from their current 12% of global energy generation to the target 57%-78% range will require rapid changes. But some countries — like Uruguay, Denmark and Lithuania — have proven it’s possible to speedily scale renewables in just a few years. Read more ( [link removed] ).

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What Could the New Climate Finance Goal Look Like? 7 Elements Under Negotiation ( [link removed] )
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For the first time in 15 years, countries are expected to set a new global climate finance goal later this year. The goal will replace wealthy nations’ previous target of providing $100 billion annually from 2020-2025, but will it be enough to meet vulnerable countries’ needs? Read more ( [link removed] ).

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A “pescatarian diet” emphasizes protein from the sea. It can be both nutritious and better for the climate than a traditional omnivorous diet.

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