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Question

Today the largest contributor to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is:

  1. China
  2. Japan
  3. Russia
  4. U.S.A.

Answer:

Option A: China

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “China”.

China is the world's largest contributor to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, accounting for almost 31% of global emissions in 2022.

China > US > India > Russia > Japan