Electricity Power Plants

Power generation accounts for about one-quarter of total emissions of CO2, the main culprit in global warming.

Per Capita CO2 Emissions

On a per capita basis, Australians are some of the largest CO2 emitters in the world, producing more than 11 tons of power sector CO2 emissions per person every year. Americans aren’t far behind at more than 9 tons per person. Populous developing nations have far lower per capita emissions. For example, the average Chinese citizen produces 2 tons of CO2 emissions from power generation annually, and Indians emit about half of one ton per person.

Please refer to the full size comparison graphic below:

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