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What Global Recession?. This small rise is significant. Methane Emissions Growing. Why Energy Policy Matters. Electricity growth. 1950-2000: Electricity growth scales as (Pop Growth) 3.5. Latest Extended Recession: slight reduction (about 2% from peak).
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Electricity growth 1950-2000: Electricity growth scales as (Pop Growth)3.5
Latest Extended Recession: slight reduction (about 2% from peak) Transportation and Electricity Production are equal in GHG
US Reduction in GHG emission • As a result of economic conditions 2009 saw the largest reduction ever (7%)
Credibility of Chinese Data is Poor • But a recent good scientific study supports China’s leadership in global carbon emission • Official China data has recently been revised upwards