Annual CO2 Emissions from Flaring

Provided by: Our World in Data |Published on: July 20, 2021

Data, Graphs, and Maps

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Synopsis

This resource includes an interactive line graph, map, and data table that displays Annual CO2 emissions from flaring globally and for various countries and regions.
The graphs are customizable, and all visuals and data can be downloaded.

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Subjects: Physics, Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser

Region: Global

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Positives

The interactive provides three different ways for students to visualize the data.
The line graph and map are animated to illustrate change over time.

Additional Prerequisites

Students should know how to read a data table, line graph, and global map.
Teacher may need to provide background information on flaring.

Differentiation

In math classes, this can be used as a practical application of the uses of line graphs.
Physics classes could use this resource to highlight the negative impact of flaring and challenge students to find alternatives to this practice.
Cross-curricular connections can be made with social studies and geography classes by exploring the similar characteristics of countries with low or high levels of emissions from flaring.

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