Klima: Studie: Chinas CO₂‑Ausstoß sinkt so stark wie während Corona-Lockdowns
Die CO₂‑Emissionen in China haben sich im dritten Quartal deutlich verringert, zeigt eine unabhängige Analyse kurz vor der Weltklimakonferenz COP. Was sind die Gründe für den Rückgang?
China's carbon dioxide emissions dropped significantly in the third quarter of this year, according to a Finnish research center's analysis for the online publication Carbon Brief. The CO₂ emissions decreased by an estimated 3.1 percent compared to the previous year, marking the strongest quarterly decline since the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2022, stated Lauri Myllyvirta, Crea's chief analyst.
This confirms the downward trend since March 2024, Myllyvirta added. The latest annual figure shows a 0.5 percent decrease. Myllyvirta analyzed both official and commercial data. The main reasons for the reduced emissions include a 3.3 percent decline in China's coal-fired power generation and slower growth in the coal chemicals industry.
Additionally, the analysis highlighted the increasing number of electric cars, leading to a significant drop in oil consumption in transportation, which is also related to the higher oil prices due to the Hormuz crisis.
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