Global Emissions To Fall Almost 8% Because Of Coronavirus

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its Global Energy Review 2020, in which it explores “the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on global energy demand and CO2 emissions.”

The IEA predicts that there will be a record annual decline in carbon emissions globally of almost 8%. Further, energy demand will fall 6% in 2020. Or, as the IEA puts it, “the equivalent of losing the entire energy demand of India, the world’s third largest energy consumer.”

MDarringer - 4/30/2020 2:25:34 PM

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I know, let's destroy the economy and live happily ever after.

runninglogan1 - 4/30/2020 4:47:33 PM

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You and Elon need to chill out, go outside and take a breath of fresh clean air.

MDarringer - 4/30/2020 9:07:54 PM

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@running We're heading to Casa Del Infierno down in Indio most probably for the weekend and then out to Anza-Borrego with the toys.

valhallakey - 4/30/2020 11:51:16 PM

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Your coming around Matt...

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 4/30/2020 4:41:46 PM

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A snapshot into a distant future where all the cars, trucks and trains run on electricity from renewable sources. It may take another 25-50 years but it will happen.

MDarringer - 4/30/2020 9:26:28 PM

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Clearly you're envisioning the next 25-50 years under Republicans because the fascist-socialist Democrats will tax people into poverty to the point that they cannot afford a car.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 4/30/2020 10:02:27 PM

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@MD- My bet is actually that the Trump presidency will hollow out both the House and the Senate and the Governorships across the USA. The GOP will emerge from the November vote a shadow of its former self and never recover. What the USA will do about its 25 or 30 Trillion dollar national debt is anyone's guess.

MDarringer - 4/30/2020 10:23:17 PM

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keep dreaming...Biden won't win

qwertyfla1 - 4/30/2020 5:43:37 PM

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Don't worry as both China and India will make up for the global shortfall with new coal burning power plants and 2 cycle scooters emissions.

ricks0me - 4/30/2020 6:46:21 PM

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qwertyfla1: Right on target and I can help on the East Coast with 2 cycle scooter emissions.

countguy - 4/30/2020 7:23:18 PM

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At least something good has come out of this pandemic.

MDarringer - 4/30/2020 10:23:48 PM

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Joe Exotic, right?