
Fossil Fuels
Global Emissions Rebound to Pre-COVID Levels
After months of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, economies are reopening, and carbon dioxide levels are rising
Corinne Le Quéré is a climate scientist at the University of East Anglia.
After months of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, economies are reopening, and carbon dioxide levels are rising
The drop in CO2 emissions we’re seeing is temporary—but it shows us what might be possible
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