Factors (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Factors

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The projections are based on statistical analysis of world population (green), gross domestic product (purple) and carbon intensity (brown). This last factor turns out to have the biggest impact on future carbon emissions.

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Adrian Raftery/University of Washington

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