Value added growth vs. CO₂ emissions growth in China

Gross domestic product (GDP) growth of individual sectors (adjusted for inflation) versus growth in carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions over the period 1995-2009.Sectors in the top left quadrant have decoupled their emissions from economic growth - whilst their emissions fell, their economic value grew. Direct emissions ofhouseholds are not included.

Value added growth vs. CO₂ emissions growth in China

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