[Reader-list] latest CO2 emissions data

[Nagraj Adve]

The Guardian has just reported CO2 emissions data for 2009, from the
US EIA, one of the reliable sources. It's interesting for more than
one reason, not least because it reflects the ongoing recession/
economic crisis.
- Most countries are down about 7-8%, including the US, Russia, other
countries in Europe, etc. Yet the overall emissions has remained
almost unchanged, at little over 30 billion tonnes (almost double the
Earth's current absorption capacity).
- China has a spectacular rise, up 13% at 7.7 billion tonnes and way
ahead of second-placed US (5.4 billion tonnes, down from 5.8 bn the
previous year).
- And much as I don't like talking in these nation-state categories
(for many reasons), India is third at 1.6 bn.
Naga