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But it doesn't account for embodied energy in imported products.


The initial statement was about power generation, not sure if it is of value to mention in this context all the other sources of carbon (of which imported products is one, but not the only one).


It's not typically included in the production figures. You only consider the emissions from production.


It's not typically considered, but it matters when comparing against an economy that primarily manufactures goods.




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