The big emitters: The United States
In 2021, the United States emitted 6.28 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent -- a measure of all greenhouse gases -- according to Climate Watch, citing data from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
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Infographic illustration depicting the world's carbon dioxide emissions by country. In 2017 the world's largest producer of carbon dioxide emissions is China. (AFP)
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The United States, the world's second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has pledged to halve its emissions by 2030 compared to 2005 levels