The United States produced 66 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas emissions in 19, the second largest in the world after greenhouse gas emissions by China and among the countries with the highest greenhouse gas emissions per person In 19 China is estimated to have emitted 27% of world GhG, followed by the United States with 11%, then India Global energyrelated CO 2 emissions flattened in 19 at around 33 gigatonnes (Gt), following two years of increases This resulted mainly from a sharp decline in CO 2 emissions from the power sector in advanced economies 1 , thanks to the expanding role of renewable sources (mainly wind and solar PV), fuel switching from coal to natural gas, and higher nuclear Instead of beginning a longawaited decline, global greenhouse gas emissions are projected to grow slightly during 19, reaching another record high, according to a new analysis published Tuesday
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