Band 9: A graph is shown below. It represents the average CO2 emissions per person among four European countries; Italy, Sweden, Portugal, and the United Kingdom over four decades, from 1967 to 2007.

The line graph compares the statistical information regarding carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions produced by individuals over a period of 40 years in four European countries: the UK, Italy, Sweden, and Portugal.

It is clear that the amount of carbon dioxide emissions in these countries fluctuated between 1967 and 2007, with the most dramatic changes occurring in the Nordic country of Sweden.

In 1967, the UK produced approximately 10.7 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, while Italy was responsible for 4.1 metric tonnes, and Sweden contributed 8.1 metric tonnes. Portugal’s emissions were notably lower, at just over 1.1 metric tonnes.

The CO2 emissions from Sweden consistently increased for a duration of 10 years until 1977. However, after this peak, emissions fell dramatically to 6.3 metric tonnes by 1987. From that point onward, Sweden’s emissions continued to decrease significantly until 2007. In contrast, Italy and Portugal showed a gradual increase in emissions over this 40-year period, finishing at 7.9 and 5.8 metric tonnes, respectively. The UK, on the other hand, ended slightly lower at 8.1 metric tonnes in 2007.