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I can't imagine the EU emits 10% of global CO2. You have to account for delocalized production in countries like China which is exported to the EU. CO2 emission
by lwouis 5y ago
I can't imagine the EU emits 10% of global CO2. You have to account for delocalized production in countries like China which is exported to the EU. CO2 emissions of an area should be emissions of production on that area, as well as emissions of offshores production which is consumed in the area.
The CO2 impact of Japan for instance is large as it's a very developed country where each inhabitant enjoys a life of material abundance. 70% of its population is working in the Services tier, while all the food and goods come in boats.
Large amount of fossil fuel, mined minerals, and materials are burnt/extracted elsewhere to fuel that lifestyle. These emissions shouldn't be attributed to the factory-countries as they don't benefits from it.