The line chart illustrates the average use of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (in metric
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) in several areas, namely the UK, Sweden, Italy, and Portugal, from 1967 to 2007. Use synonyms
Overall
, the UK and Sweden showed a downward trajectory, Linking Words
whereas
Italy and Portugal experienced moderate growth over time.
In 1967, the average CO2 in the UK began with the highest number at over 10 metric Linking Words
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then
on, the figure decreased consistently to about 9 metric Linking Words
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in 2007. Use synonyms
Moreover
, Sweden started at above 8 metric Linking Words
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in 1967, Use synonyms
then
it soared to over 10 in 1977 before falling to almost 5 metric Linking Words
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by 2007.
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In contrast
, the use of CO2 in Italy initiated at under 5 metric Linking Words
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in 1967, and at Use synonyms
this
point, it rose steadily, Linking Words
then
it reached nearly 8 metric Linking Words
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in 1997 and remained the same just ten years later. Use synonyms
Furthermore
, the average use of emissions in Portugal recorded a consistent increase throughout the period. It started at under 2 metric Linking Words
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, after which it expanded moderately to about 5 metric Use synonyms
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in 1997 before edging up to nearly 6 metric Use synonyms
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at the end
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