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Study: Carbon dioxide emissions rising in 2017, driven by China

By Josh Siegel

Published November 13, 2017 8:30am ET

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Study: Carbon dioxide emissions rising in 2017, driven by China — China, the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter, is the biggest contributor to this year's increase in emissions, with a projected growth of 3.5 percent, primarily driven by more coal use. (iStock) | tainkm

Global emissions of carbon dioxide are rising after three years of little-to-no growth, according to a new study released Monday, casting doubt from climate scientists that the world can head off the most damaging effects of climate change.

Most climate scientists expected greenhouse gas emissions to soon reach their peak after three stable years, encouraged by reduced coal use, especially in China, gains in energy efficiency, and a boom in renewables such as wind and solar.

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