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 fromeconomic growth - whilst their emissions fell, their economic value grew. Direct emissions of households are notincluded.

CO₂ emissions growth (1995-2009)-100%0%200%400%600%800%1,000%Value added growth (1995-2009)1,000%Wholesale & Commission TradeWholesale & Commission TradeSupporting & Auxiliary TransportSupporting & Auxiliary TransportConstructionConstruction

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    Value added growth vs. CO₂ emissions growth in China

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