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Chart: Carbon Emissions 60% Higher per Person Than in 1960

Today, carbon emissions are 60% higher per person than in 1960!

Chart: Carbon Emissions 60% Higher per Person Than in 1960

Carbon dioxide (CO2) accounts for more than 80% of total greenhouse gas emissions globally, but only 12% of emissions are currently covered by explicit carbon prices.