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Historical Country-Level Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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This dataset provides historical CO2 and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions data for countries spanning from 1750 to 2017. It was created to offer an alternative, potentially more accurate, source of emissions figures compared to other publicly available datasets. The data is a valuable resource for understanding long-term trends in global emissions and their country-specific distribution.
Columns
- Entity: Represents the country or geographic entity for which the emissions data is recorded. Examples include specific nations and broader regions such as 'Africa' or 'Americas (other)'.
- Code: Provides the ISO code for the respective entity, where available. Some entries may not have an ISO code.
- Year: Indicates the year the emissions were recorded, ranging from 1751 to 2017.
- Annual CO₂ emissions (tonnes): The recorded annual CO2 emissions value for the entity in tonnes. Values range widely, from approximately -626 million to 36.2 billion tonnes.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file named
co2_emission.csv, with a file size of approximately 584.07 kB. It contains four distinct columns and approximately 20,900 valid records detailing emissions information.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Data visualisation projects focused on environmental topics.
- Atmospheric science research and analysis.
- Analysing historical trends in CO2 and GHG emissions by country.
- Identifying patterns and anomalies in emission contributions over centuries.
- Supporting policy development related to climate change and environmental sustainability.
Coverage
The dataset covers country-level CO2 and GHG emissions globally, with data points ranging from 1750 to 2017. It includes information for various countries and broad geographic entities.
License
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Who Can Use It
- Environmental Researchers: For studying climate change impacts and historical carbon footprints.
- Data Scientists: For building models, performing statistical analysis, and creating predictive insights related to emissions.
- Policy Makers and Analysts: For informing environmental policies and assessing global progress on emission reduction targets.
- Educators and Students: For academic research, case studies, and learning about environmental data.
- Journalists and Public Interest Groups: For reporting on environmental issues and raising awareness about emissions.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global CO2 & GHG Emissions: 1750-2017 Country Data
- Historical Country-Level Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Worldwide Carbon Emissions by Nation (1750-2017)
- Our World in Data: CO2 & GHG Emissions by Country
Attributes
Original Data Source: Historical Country-Level Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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