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Global CO2 emissions up 3% in 2011; per capita CO2 emissions in China reach EU levels

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savings stimulated by high oil prices led to a decrease of 3% in CO 2 emissions in the European Union and of 2% in both the United States and Japan. tonnes per capita, despite a decline due to the recession in 2008-2009, high oil prices and an increased share of natural gas. Global fossil oil consumption increased by about 2.9%

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Gas War: Biden Administration Releasing One Million Barrels of Gasoline from Northeast Reserves

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The Biden administration has placed a strong emphasis advancing vehicular electrification via subsidies that oil futures spiked immediately after the 2020 election. It has likewise claimed to be combating oil companies on behalf of the environment. The oil and gas sector has enjoyed blockbuster profits in recent years.