Is Canada really one of the world's biggest polluters?
2022. 12. 15. 14:55ㆍ■ 국제/CANADA
Is Canada really one of the world's biggest polluters? (msn.com)
Is Canada really one of the world's biggest polluters?
These 20 countries have been the most polluting on the planet over the past 170 years.
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Is Canada really one of the world's biggest polluters?
Story by Alice Cattley • Yesterday 11:00 p.m.
1 of 21 Photos in Gallery According to the UN, the world is on course for a catastrophic temperature rise of 2.7°C (4.9°F) if we don't change our habits fast. Despite targets to reduce our collective carbon footprint by 2030, many countries are still polluting the planet through fossil fuels and deforestation. But which are the worst offenders? Read on to discover the 20 most polluting countries, using 1850-2021 data from climate science website Carbon Brief.
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The big emitters
According to the UN, the world is on course for a catastrophic temperature rise of 2.7°C (4.9°F) if we don't change our habits fast. Despite targets to reduce our collective carbon footprint by 2030, many countries are still polluting the planet through fossil fuels and deforestation. But which are the worst offenders? Read on to discover the 20 most polluting countries, using 1850-2021 data from climate science website Carbon Brief.
