Correct Answer:
Option D —
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Analysis of the Statements
A) The rate of global GHG emissions growth has slowed... (Correct)
According to the IPCC AR6, while total emissions reached their highest level in human history in 2019, the rate of growth has indeed slowed. It decreased from an average of 2.1% per year between 2000–2009 to 1.3% per year between 2010–2019.
B) Lockdown policies... led to an estimated global drop of 5.8% in CO₂ emissions in 2020... (Correct)
The report notes that the COVID-19 pandemic caused a temporary but steep drop in fossil fuel and industrial CO₂ emissions. The estimated reduction was approximately 5.8% (with a range of 5.1% to 6.3%) compared to 2019 levels.
C) Significant global transition from coal and biomass use in buildings... (Correct)
The report highlights that in the buildings sector, there has been a steady global shift away from traditional biomass and coal toward "modern energy carriers" (like electricity and natural gas) and more efficient conversion technologies (like heat pumps), though progress varies by region.
D) Average annual growth in GHG emissions from energy supply increased... (Incorrect)
This is the false statement. The report explicitly states that average annual GHG emissions growth in the energy supply sector actually slowed down, decreasing from 2.3% (during 2000–2009) to 1.0% (during 2010–2019). This slowdown is attributed to improvements in energy efficiency and a shift toward renewables and natural gas.
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