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Country-level CO2 Emissions Data
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This dataset offers an in-depth look into global CO2 emissions at the country-level, helping to understand each nation's contribution to the human impact on climate. It includes data on total emissions, alongside breakdowns from coal, oil, gas, cement production, flaring, and other industrial processes. It also provides per capita CO2 emissions, highlighting countries with high pollution levels and identifying areas for emission reduction efforts. This resource is valuable for individuals seeking to understand their environmental footprint, for research into international development trends, and for government bodies, private organisations, universities, NGOs, and research agencies to track environmental changes and inform sustainable development decisions. Insights from this data can help identify strategies for pollutant mitigation and climate change combat.
Columns
- Country (String): The name of the country.
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 (String): The three-letter code for the country.
- Year (Integer): The year the survey data was collected, ranging from 1750 to 2021.
- Total (Float): The total amount of CO2 emissions for the country in the given year.
- Coal (Float): CO2 emissions from coal for the country in the given year.
- Oil (Float): CO2 emissions from oil for the country in the given year.
- Gas (Float): CO2 emissions from gas for the country in the given year.
- Cement (Float): CO2 emissions from cement production for the country in the given year.
- Flaring (Float): CO2 emissions from flaring operations (burning off natural gas during drilling) for the country in the given year.
- Other (Float): CO2 emissions from other sources, such as industrial processes, for the country in the given year.
- Per Capita (Float): The amount of CO2 emissions per person for the country in the given year.
Distribution
The data is typically provided in a CSV file format, specifically named
GCB2022v27_MtCO2_flat.csv, with a file size of 2.96 MB. It comprises 11 columns of detailed CO2 emission metrics. The dataset contains up to 63.1 thousand records, with the number of valid entries varying across columns; for instance, 'Total' has 62.9 thousand valid entries, while 'Coal', 'Oil', 'Gas', 'Cement', 'Flaring', and 'Per Capita' have approximately 21.7 thousand valid entries each, and 'Other' has 1.6 thousand valid entries.Usage
This dataset can be used for:
- Quantifying global CO2 emission levels by country over time and understanding their sources.
- Aggregating total emissions for specific regions.
- Analysing the percentage contribution of each emission source to the total.
- Constructing dashboard visualisations to explore emission sources across different countries and identify similar patterns.
- Examining the impact of focusing on specific emission types, such as flaring, to improve fossil fuel carbon emission profiles.
- Developing reporting systems to track countries' progress towards carbon emission targets using per capita data, and formulating policy recommendations.
- Analysing correlations between different fossil fuel sources and CO2 emissions to guide reduction strategies at a country level.
- Creating interactive maps to visualise global CO2 levels and trends by country or region across all fossil fuel sources over time.
- Applying analytical techniques to track environmental changes and inform decisions on sustainable development.
Coverage
The dataset provides a global, country-level survey of CO2 emissions, covering 232 unique countries. The data spans a significant time range from 1750 to 2021. It also includes per capita emission data, offering insights into individual carbon footprints across nations.
License
**CC0 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication)
Who Can Use It
- Individuals interested in their environmental footprint.
- Researchers quantifying global CO2 emission levels and understanding emission sources.
- Government bodies for policy formulation and environmental tracking.
- Private organisations for sustainability initiatives.
- Universities for academic study and research.
- Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for advocacy and environmental monitoring.
- Research agencies for analytical projects and tracking environmental changes.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global CO2 Emissions: A Country-Level Survey
- Emissions by Country
- Country-level CO2 Emissions Data
- Historical Global CO2 Emissions by Nation
- Fossil CO2 Emissions by Country
Attributes
Original Data Source: Country-level CO2 Emissions Data
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