April 17, 2026

Overview

This presentation visualizes global CO₂ emissions data using interactive Plotly charts.

  • Emissions by top-emitting countries over time
  • Per-capita comparison across regions
  • Fuel-type breakdown

All plots are fully interactive — hover, zoom, and click the legends.

Top Emitters: CO₂ Over Time

Per-Capita Emissions by Region (2024)

Emissions by Fuel Type (World, 2024)

Key Takeaways

  • China surpassed all other nations in total emissions around 2006
  • Per-capita emissions remain highest in fossil-fuel-exporting regions
  • Coal is still the single largest source of CO₂ worldwide
  • Transitioning away from coal offers the biggest potential reduction

“The best time to cut emissions was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

Thank You

Interactive plots powered by Plotly.

Data based on estimates from the Global Carbon Project and IEA reports.

Source code available on GitHub.