UPPSC 2018 GS-I Environment & Ecology
Question

Which of the following countries was the largest emitter of CO2 in 2015?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: China

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “China”.

China is the largest emitter of CO2 in the world. This is primarily due to its rapid industrialization and reliance on fossil fuels like coal for energy production.

China > United States > India > Russia > Japan

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