Yes, carbon emissions fell during COVID-19. But it's the shift away from coal that really matters
- Written by Frank Jotzo, Director, Centre for Climate and Energy Policy, Australian National University
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Much has been made of the COVID-19 lockdown cutting global carbon emissions. Energy use has fallen over recent months as the pandemic keeps millions of people confined to their homes, and businesses closed in many countries. Projections suggest global emissions could be around 5% lower in 2020 than last year.
What about...