Global Future: Low-Carbon Economy or High-Carbon Economy?

This study critically examines the decarbonization of development in context Anthropocene at global level. A literature review is conducted that emphasizes rationality human beings to harmonize with planet due low capacity their agency framework Anthropocene. The analysis recognizes possibility transitioning a decarbonized economy or zero carbon emissions not encouraging. Global energy production and CO2 are concentrated dozen countries: China, United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Iran, India, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil. These countries part societies an advanced social metabolism negatively impacts CO2. In context, COVID-19 pandemic has provided some level environmental health for planet, but reduction levels still insufficient consider positive impact towards 2030.