Live global signal

How much CO₂ has the world emitted today?

A transparent daily estimate derived from the latest published annual per-person emissions observation.

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4.56B t

estimated emissions today

4.60 t per person · 2023
FreshnessUpdates every second from the latest annual baselineLast checked 6:00 PM CST

Why this matters

A single number can reveal a global shift.

A transparent daily estimate derived from the latest published annual per-person emissions observation. HumanPulse pairs the reading with its source, timing, and method so changes can be interpreted without mistaking an estimate for a direct sensor measurement.

How it is calculated

Published baseline + a transparent clock.

Continuously moving counters interpolate the latest official annual estimate across the relevant time period. Live feeds use their newest validated response, and cached fallbacks keep the page useful during a provider outage.

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