More carbon dioxide was emitted last year than in any other year on records dating to 1900, a result of air travel rebounding and more cities turning to coal as a low-cost source of power.
Despite the rise, emissions were still below pre-pandemic levels. The IEA said global energy-related emissions were offset by the use of wind and solar energy, as well as electric vehicles.
Global carbon dioxide emissions hit a record high of more than 36 billion tons in 2022, although emissions grew less than expected, the IEA reported Thursday.
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