* Compared to 2019 levels. Assuming global economy recovers in Q3 and Q4 2020. Calculated by scaling 2019 regional CO2 emissions data with 2020 regional GDP projections.
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Change in global CO2 emissions impacted by COVID-19 2020
Due to the coronavirus (Covid-19), it has been estimated that global emissions will fall by 0.5 to 2.2 percent from 2019 levels, based on the economy recovering in Q3 and Q4 2020. This projection is based on a range of scenarios that look into the economic impact of the pandemic.
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