Global Carbon Emissions
Since the Industrial Revolution began in the late 1700s, carbon emissions have been steadily increasing. The global total in 1921 was 843.19 million tons (MtC), and in 2021 it was 10132.06 MtC. Global temperatures are rising each year and creating issues that will soon be too strong for us to combat. This is not necessarily a result of individual consumption, but rather many corporations' careless policies.
20 companies are behind a third of all carbon emissions.
While there are some ways for individuals to reduce their carbon footprint, the most effective way to combat carbon emissions and climate change is to petition, boycott, and support truly carbon efficient companies.
Global Carbon Emissions, 1921-2021
1 million tons of carbon is equal to 3.664 million tons of CO2.
Year: 1921
Regional Carbon Emissions and Population, 2021
Source: Global Carbon Data Archive
Population is a variable correlated to rising emissions; more people means more food, clothes, technology, cars, etc., all of which require carbon emissions to produce. Although this is only data from 2021 and not 100 years, it's interesting to see differences in emissions, especially compared to their population.