Climate change and your nation

This map shows the the global annual CO₂ emissions from 2021. Find the pollution information for your country.

Is your country a high or low level polluter? Why do you think this is?

Post your view in the comments box and read what your fellow learners have put there too.

How much pollution does your country produce?

One tonne of carbon dioxide gas would fill a cube 8.13 metres high, at 15 degrees Celsius and sea level pressure.

This volume is illustrated in comparison with semi-detached houses on a typical English suburban street.

Credit: Carbon Visuals

Putting this into perspective…

One TONNE of CO₂equivalent (CO₂e) is:

• The average emission of a return flight from Paris to New York, per person.
• Eating over 1,000 beef steaks or 4,100 wheels of camembert!
• The average carbon footprint per person in the UK is estimated to be around 12 tonnes of CO₂ per annum