Middle Eastern and North Africa Compared by Environment > CO2 emissions > Kt
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Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
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Interesting observations about Environment > CO2 emissions > Kt
- United States has had the highest CO2 emissions > kt since 1960.
- India ranked first for CO2 emissions > kt amongst Hot countries in 2003.
- Iran ranked first for CO2 emissions > kt amongst Muslim countries in 2003.
- Germany ranked second for CO2 emissions > kt amongst Christian countries in 2003.
- Russia ranked first for CO2 emissions > kt amongst Europe in 2003.
- Italy ranked first for CO2 emissions > kt amongst Catholic countries in 2003.
- China ranked second for CO2 emissions > kt globally in 2003.
- Mexico ranked first for CO2 emissions > kt amongst Latin America and Caribbean in 2003.
- South Africa ranked first for CO2 emissions > kt amongst Sub-Saharan Africa in 2003.
- Japan ranked second for CO2 emissions > kt amongst Heavily indebted countries in 2003.
