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How much does the world need to reduce its total carbon footprint?
How much does the world need to reduce its total carbon footprint?

Global pathways, total reductions

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Written by Sarah Shoemaker
Updated over a week ago

A lot! And quickly. Recent estimates show the planet’s emissions reached a record high of 55.5 BILLION tCO2e in 2018. There is more CO2 collected in the atmosphere now than ever before. In order to avoid continuing on this path and facing the tragic impacts of climate change, like more frequent and intense incidents of extreme weather, we need to reduce global greenhouse gases way below current levels, starting immediately. Find out more about the need for global emission reductions here.

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