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Every second the world emits 1,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), almost 70 times higher than the pre-industrial era of 1850-1900. CO2 is responsible for nearly three-quarters of global warming. In absolute terms, China is the biggest polluter, followed by the United States. China, US and European Union (excluding the United Kingdom) at present emit over half of the world's 36.44 gigatons of CO2. India with around 17 per cent of the world population contributes only 7 per cent. Total carbon emissions by the countries alone do not show the complete picture about the biggest polluters and their contribution to...
