Have you ever wondered how CO2 emissions by country have grown over time? Or how long the United Kingdom was the world's sole emitter? Or who were the main emitters in the 19th century? Also, when did the US become the top polluter, and then when was it surpassed by China? This video presents this and more. CO2 emissions are attributed as the main driver of climate change and global warming. This data is also interesting because CO2 emissions serve as a proxy for industrial output and consumption. Data is presented in millions of tonnes. The countries' flags represent their current borders.

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2023)

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