CARBON EMISSIONS COUNTER LIVE

Track real-time carbon emissions and their impact on our planet. Our interactive dashboard provides vital insights into global, national, and yearly CO₂ levels — empowering you to understand and act on climate change.

Note: Data is based on verified calculations from trusted environmental sources

GLOBAL EMISSIONS COUNTER

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One metric ton of CO₂ equals driving a car for 2,500 miles (4,000 km) - about the distance from Los Angeles to New York

One metric ton of CO₂ is produced by charging 120,000 smartphones, or one person's smartphone use for over 300 years

One metric ton of CO₂ equals the annual carbon absorption of 50 mature trees in a forest

One metric ton of CO₂ is produced by a single passenger on a round-trip flight from London to New York

One metric ton of CO₂ is generated by the average household's electricity use for about 2.5 months

COUNTRY EMISSIONS COUNTER

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YEARLY EMISSIONS COUNTER

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Every 1 billion tons of CO₂ equals the annual carbon absorption of 50 billion mature trees - more than all trees in the Amazon rainforest.

At the current rate of emissions, we release as much CO₂ in 1 hour as the Earth naturally absorbed in 100 years before industrialization.

To absorb these emissions naturally, we would need to plant new forests covering an area the size of the United States every year.

Each second of emissions would fill 12 Olympic-sized swimming pools with CO₂ at normal atmospheric pressure.

The amount of CO₂ we emit annually would form a layer 4 meters thick covering the entire Earth's surface.

REMAINING CARBON BUDGET

200

Gigatons of CO₂ remaining

41.6 Gt CO₂ used per year

At current rate of 41.6 Gt per year, our carbon budget will be exhausted by 2029

For 83% certainty of staying below 1.5°C, we only have 100 Gt CO₂ left

CO₂ levels are now at 422.5 ppm, 52% above pre-industrial levels

We're using about 3.5 Gt of our carbon budget every month

Once the budget is exhausted, every additional Gt of CO₂ increases the risk of exceeding 1.5°C

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Global CO₂ Emissions: Frequently Asked Questions

Carbon emissions refer to the release of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere, primarily through human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

Carbon emissions are a major contributor to global warming and climate change. They enhance the greenhouse effect, trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere and leading to rising global temperatures.

The primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions globally are:

Electricity and heat production (31%)
Agriculture (11%)
Transportation (15%)
Forestry (6%)
Manufacturing (12%)

Human activities are responsible for a significant portion of carbon emissions. Currently, humans release an estimated 9.5 billion metric tons of carbon into the atmosphere each year through burning fossil fuels, and another 1.5 billion through deforestation and other land cover changes.

As of 2019, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased from about 280 parts per million (ppm) in 1800 to 410 ppm.

Greenhouse gases, including CO₂, absorb heat energy radiated from Earth's surface and re-radiate some of it back, trapping heat in the atmosphere and causing the planet's surface temperature to rise.

The main greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and fluorinated gases.

GWP is a measure used to compare the warming effect of different greenhouse gases relative to CO₂ over a specific time period, typically 100 years.

CO₂ equivalents (CO₂e) are a standardized unit that expresses the global warming potential of different greenhouse gases in terms of the amount of CO₂ that would have the same impact.

The atmospheric lifetime of greenhouse gases varies:

Methane (CH₄): approximately 12 years
Nitrous oxide (N₂O): over 120 years
Carbon dioxide (CO₂): variable, but can persist for centuries

In 2022, global energy-related CO₂ emissions grew by 0.9% to reach a new high of over 36.8 Gt (gigatonnes).

The pandemic caused significant fluctuations in emissions:

2020: Emissions shrank by more than 5% due to reduced energy demand
2021: Emissions rebounded past pre-pandemic levels, growing more than 6%
2022: Growth slowed to 0.9%

In 2022, increased deployment of clean energy technologies such as renewables, electric vehicles, and heat pumps helped prevent an additional 550 Mt in CO₂ emissions.

In 2022:

Emissions from natural gas fell by 1.6% (118 Mt)
Emissions from coal grew by 1.6% (243 Mt)
Emissions from oil increased by 2.5% (268 Mt)

Electric vehicles are gaining momentum. In 2022, over 10 million electric cars were sold, exceeding 14% of global car sales, which helps reduce emissions from the transportation sector.

About Carbon Emissions Counter

Welcome to the Carbon Emissions Counter, an interactive platform dedicated to tracking and visualizing global CO₂ emissions in real-time. Our mission is to provide transparent insights into worldwide carbon emissions through data-driven visualization, helping individuals and organizations understand their environmental impact.

Data-Driven Insights

Using calculations based on reliable international sources including the Global Carbon Project, IPCC, and IEA, we provide accurate and up-to-date emissions data.

Real-Time Tracking

Monitor global, country-specific, and yearly carbon emissions as they accumulate, with our interactive counters providing immediate visibility into emission trends.

Environmental Impact

Understand the scale of global emissions and their impact on our remaining carbon budget, helping to drive awareness and action for climate change mitigation.