Cleaner GDP as nations grow helps to cut CO2 emissions
GDP growth is correlated with falling emissions once states reach upper middle income, contributing to climate targets
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- 'Richer is environmentally friendlier' is backed by data
- When might global emissions peak?
- Technological change helps to slow emissions
- Higher energy efficiency
- Emissions grow overall amid developed/developing divide
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