Recession and oil price main drivers behind fall in consumption as developing world emissions rise above 50 per cent for first time
The growth of global carbon dioxide emissions fell by half in 2008, according to data released today. The global recession and high oil prices played a major role in reducing the rate of emissions. But...
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