What argument does China use to counter the fact that it has surpassed the U.S. as the world’s largest carbon emitter?
a. The U.S. is economically dependent on China’s economy and is thus responsible in part for China’s emissions.
b. China actually uses less energy than the U.S. but has less efficient infrastructure and thus is forced to use more fossil fuels.
c. The U.S. is projected to reclaim its status as the world’s largest polluter.
d. On a per capita basis, it still emits far less than the U.S.
Answer: D
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