Worldwide carbon emissions plummet to 14-year low during coronavirus lockdowns

A new study has found a significant decline in carbon emissions since worldwide coronavirus lockdowns began.

A new study has found a significant decline in carbon emissions since worldwide coronavirus lockdowns began. Source: Getty Images Europe

A new study predicted 2020 could see an overall carbon emission decrease of 7.5 per cent.


Global carbon dioxide emissions plummeted to levels not seen in 14 years during last month's COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a study published in Nature Climate Change.

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