CO2 Emissions Return to Pre-Pandemic

Steam rises from the cooling towers of the Jnschwalde lignite-fired power plant operated by Lausitz Energie Bergbau AG (LEAG). The Jnschwalde lignite-fired power plant is to be taken off the grid and shut down by 2028 on the way to the coal phase-out.

Steam rises from the cooling towers of the Jnschwalde lignite-fired power plant operated by Lausitz Energie Bergbau AG (LEAG). Source: Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty Images

It is estimated that carbon emission levels will increase to pre-pandemic levels after the lockdown is removed.

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Published 7 November 2021 5:56pm

By Amy Hall

Presented by Tia Ardha

Source: SBS

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It is estimated that carbon emission levels will increase to pre-pandemic levels after the lockdown is removed.

Data shows carbon emissions fell by 5.4% in 2020, largely due to COVID-19 lockdowns reducing the frequency of road and air travel. However, the Global Carbon Project report, is estimated that carbon emissions will rise back to pre-pandemic levels.