- China surpassed the U.S. as the largest emitter in the mid-2000s. - Its large population, rapid industrialization, and heavy reliance on coal power contribute significantly to its high emissions.
Which country is currently the largest emitter of carbon dioxide?
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2014 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (Anthropogenic (Human-induced) Enhanced Greenhouse Effect)
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