Lauri Myllyvirta

Lauri Myllyvirta is a Finnish environmental researcher and co-founder of the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), specializing in air pollution and energy policy in China and Asia. He is known for his data-driven analysis of emissions, energy consumption, and environmental impacts using satellite imagery and other quantitative methods.

Claims from Lauri Myllyvirta

Lauri Myllyvirta“In that sense, when China peaks, it’s likely the world will at least plateau.”Jan 23, 2026

Controversy:Will Global Emissions Peak Before 2030?

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Lauri Myllyvirta"It would also indicate that the government confirms the recent trends in China’s emission trajectory, suggesting that China’s emissions are likely to peak in 2025. "Oct 01, 2025

Controversy:Will China's CO2 Emissions Peak in 2025?