By combining data from population growth, energy intensity per unit of GDP, per capita GDP, and emission per unit of energy consumed, researchers determined the major drivers of energy-related CO
2
emissions in China since 1978, when the country experienced significant economic reforms, and found that economic growth followed by population growth were the biggest contributors to a 6-fold increase in energy-related CO
2
emissions; carbon and energy intensity slowed growth of energy-related CO
2
emissions, suggesting that although emissions may continue to increase, the growth rate is likely to remain low.
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Article #19-08513: “Drivers of change in China’s energy-related CO
2
emissions,” by Xiaoqi Zheng
et al
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