Beyond the Numbers: A Look at Global Carbon Footprints

Beyond the Numbers: A Look at Global Carbon Footprints

The previous article discussed global and regional carbon emission trends. Today, I take a closer look at the world’s ten biggest carbon emitters. Carbon emissions are typically measured in metric tons, but context matters. To better understand the cause and impact of a country’s carbon emissions, we must look at emissions per capita and carbon productivity—how efficiently nations generate economic output from each ton of CO2-equivalent emission…