News of the North

Finally, the US can point some fingers elsewhere. China has recently become the world’s dominant source of carbon dioxide emissions, contributing 14% more to the atmosphere than the United States, according to a Dutch study.

China is heavily dependent on coal, and, as a developing nation, has resisted pressure to reduce emissions that would reduce its economic growth. China also points out that its footprint is 5.1 tons per person, unlike the average American, who outputs a whopping 19.4 tons of carbon dioxide.

What’s your carbon footprint?