How does the level of US greenhouse gas emissions compare to other nations?
The US is by far the greatest emitter of greenhouse gases compared to other industrialized nations. The US comprises about 4% of the earth’s population, but emits about 25% of the total global greenhouse gases. The chart on the right shows that US carbon dioxide emissions, at over 20 tons per person annually. This is consider a very high amount of emission.
When compared to China with a population of about 1.3 billion, the 290 million people in the US emit over seven times as much, per person. And when compared to India with a population of 1.1 billion, the 290 million Americans emit over 20 times as much, per person.
When compared to China with a population of about 1.3 billion, the 290 million people in the US emit over seven times as much, per person. And when compared to India with a population of 1.1 billion, the 290 million Americans emit over 20 times as much, per person.