Stanford-led research shows carbon emissions have rebounded to near pre-pandemic levels

Aerial view of a coal-fired factory in Chengde, China, in 2018. Industrial emissions of carbon dioxide have returned close to pre-pandemic levels, according to new research. Surging consumption of coal and natural gas for power plants and industry is driving the rebound, especially in China. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

Nov 3 2021

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This year's surge of carbon dioxide emissions to close to pre-pandemic levels is linked to increased consumption of coal and natural gas for power plants and industry--even as transportation emissions remain down and renewable energy use ramps up