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Worldwide Carbon Dioxide Emissions Data
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This dataset presents historical emissions of carbon dioxide for all countries worldwide, spanning close to three decades from 1990 to 2018. Carbon dioxide is a key greenhouse gas significantly contributing to global warming. The data aims to provide crucial insights and patterns regarding CO2 emissions, which can assist in understanding and addressing the critical climate crisis.
Columns
The dataset contains 34 columns, detailed as follows:
- Country: The name of the country. This column has 195 unique country names.
- Data source: The origin of the data. This column consistently states 'CAIT' as the data source.
- Sector: The economic sector responsible for emissions. This column uniformly identifies 'Total including LUCF' (Land Use Change and Forestry).
- Gas: The type of greenhouse gas. This column exclusively refers to 'CO2' (Carbon Dioxide).
- Unit: The unit of measurement for emissions. This column specifies 'MtCO₂e' (Million tonnes of Carbon Dioxide equivalent).
- 1990: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 1990.
- 1991: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 1991.
- 1992: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 1992.
- 1993: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 1993.
- 1994: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 1994.
- 1995: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 1995.
- 1996: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 1996.
- 1997: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 1997.
- 1998: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 1998.
- 1999: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 1999.
- 2000: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2000.
- 2001: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2001.
- 2002: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2002.
- 2003: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2003.
- 2004: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2004.
- 2005: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2005.
- 2006: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2006.
- 2007: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2007.
- 2008: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2008.
- 2009: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2009.
- 2010: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2010.
- 2011: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2011.
- 2012: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2012.
- 2013: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2013.
- 2014: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2014.
- 2015: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2015.
- 2016: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2016.
- 2017: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2017.
- 2018: Carbon dioxide emissions for the year 2018.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV file format (specifically,
historical_emissions.csv) and has a size of 42.48 kB. It contains 34 columns and approximately 195 records, with valid data for each country across all specified years.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Conducting in-depth analysis of carbon dioxide emission trends over nearly three decades.
- Identifying patterns in global and country-specific CO2 emissions to inform environmental strategies.
- Supporting research into climate change and the impact of greenhouse gases.
- Developing models for forecasting future emission scenarios.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of past and current climate policies.
Coverage
The dataset offers global geographic coverage, including data for all countries around the world, specifically 195 unique countries. The time range spans from 1990 to 2018, covering nearly three decades of historical emissions. The data focuses on carbon dioxide emissions without specific demographic breakdowns.
License
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Who Can Use It
This dataset is valuable for:
- Environmental researchers and climate scientists to study historical emission trends and their implications.
- Government agencies and policy makers for informing climate action and policy development.
- Data analysts and modellers to build predictive models and visualisations of carbon emissions.
- Academic institutions and students for educational purposes in environmental science, statistics, and data analysis.
- Organisations focused on sustainability to assess global environmental impact.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global CO2 Emissions History (1990-2018)
- Worldwide Carbon Dioxide Emissions Data
- Country-Level CO2 Emissions Trends
- Historical Greenhouse Gas Emissions: CO2 (1990-2018)
Attributes
Original Data Source: Worldwide Carbon Dioxide Emissions Data
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