China’s Per Person Carbon Footprint Growing Rapidly

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Red Orbit - 20/07/12

China’s per capita carbon emissions are now on par with those of Europe as the country’s carbon footprint skyrocketed in 2011, rising by 9 percent, or the equivalent of an extra 6.5 tons of gas for each resident, according to data released on Wednesday.

China has long been a powerhouse when it comes to carbon emissions, becoming the largest emitter of CO2 in 2006. However, the per capita emissions have always remained lower than those in developed countries such as Europe and the US.

But a new report released by the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (NEAA) and the European commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) shows that China’s per capita emissions are now only a fraction lower than the EU average of 6.8 tons.

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According to reports, exports are now responsible for one-third of China's emissions. Now who is responsible for that?

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According to reports, exports are now responsible for one-third of China's emissions. Now who is responsible for that?

Well with their output crashing it's more like who WAS responsible for that. I suspect the imports into most of Europe have fallen. This is just the beginning....