Since the Industrial Revolution began in 1750, enormous amounts of carbon dioxide have been released into the atmosphere from coal production and burning. The United Kingdom, where the Industrial Revolution began, has emitted some 57 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide (GtCO₂) from coal since 1750, while nearby Germany has emitted 65 GtCO₂. Nevertheless, the two largest CO₂ emitters from coal historically are China and the United States. As of 2023, China had emitted an an estimated 204 GtCO₂ from coal. Roughly three-quarters of this total have been produced since 2000.
Cumulative carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from coal worldwide from 1750 to 2023, by major emitter
(in billion metric tons)
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