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Changes in Per Capita Coal Power Emissions of G20 Countries
September 10 , 2023
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- This report was released by global energy think tank ‘Ember.’
- It highlights the transition to clean electricity worldwide.
- Despite some G20 economies reducing their per capita coal emissions since 2015.
- India witnessed a significant 29% increase in per capita coal emissions in 2022 compared to 2015.
- G20 countries collectively experienced a 9% rise in per capita coal emissions.
- They are reaching 1.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide per capita in 2022.
- The G20 represents approximately 80% of global power sector carbon dioxide emissions.
- Australia and South Korea were highlighted as the worst polluters, leading in coal pollution by more than three times the world average.
- Both countries are reducing their per capita coal emissions by 26% and 10%, respectively, since 2015.
- China’s per capita coal power emissions are increased by 30% in the same period.
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