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Global GHG Emission Countries and Industries

Only China tops America in greenhouse gas emission from fossil fuel combustion and industry, according the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Most emissions are due to electricity production closely followed by agriculture and forestry. Transportation is responsible for 14 percent of emissions.

Credit: Global GHG Emission Countries and Industries originally published in Statistica Charts 2017 (CC BY ND)

Curated by Lea Rekow for BifrostOnline

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