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Annual CO2 Emissions from Gas

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

Data, Graphs, and Maps

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Synopsis

This website provides interactive data on global annual carbon dioxide emissions from gas in a chart, map, and table.
In the table and chart view, users can see data back to about 1900.
The data shows changes in gas use and carbon dioxide emissions over time in different countries, allowing for multiple comparisons.

Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser, Our World in Data

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

The data is available for download in a number of formats.
The user can choose which country they would like to see represented and data goes back multiple decades, showing a change over time.

Additional Prerequisites

Students should be able to read line graphs.
Students should understand that gas use contributes to carbon dioxide emissions.

Differentiation

Have students analyze the change in the use of gas over time in different countries. Why do some countries use more gas than others?
Students could work with a partner to discuss their thoughts and observations when reviewing the data.
Explain the unit of measurement in the graphs to help students conceptualize such a large unit.
Other resources about greenhouse gases include this experiment, this UN report, and this video.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.