Annual CO2 Emissions from Flaring
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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.

Subjects: Physics, Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics
Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser
Region: Global
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Teaching Materials
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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