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The Coronavirus Pandemic Cut Global Carbon Emissions by 7 Percent, Study Says

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The scientists found that the severity of the pandemic correlated with a drop in CO2: The coronavirus’ second wave pushed the decrease in emissions up from 4 percent to 7.

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