Temporary reduction in daily global CO2 emissions during the COVID-19 forced confinement
Temporary reduction in daily global CO2 emissions during the COVID-19 forced confinementCOVID-19 pandemic lockdowns have altered global energy demands. Using government confinement policies and activity data, daily CO2 emissions have decreased by ~17% to early April 2020 against 2019 levels; annual emissions could be down by 7% (4%) if normality returns by year end (mid-June).