What argument does China use to counter the fact that it has surpassed the United States as the world's largest carbon emitter?
a. The United States has been emitting large amounts of carbon for far longer than China.
b. On a per capita basis, it still emits far less than the United States.
c. The United States is economically dependent on China's economy and is thus responsible in part for China's emissions.
d. China has invested far more heavily in renewable energy resources than has the United States.
e. China actually uses less energy than the United States but has less efficient infrastructure and thus is forced to use more fossil fuels.
Answer: b
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