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The graph above shows the change in per capita emissions of carbon dioxide in 10 industrialized countries between 1973 and 1991. Eight of the ten countries saw decreases in per capita emissions whereas two, Italy and Japan, had slight increases. Carbon dioxide is a main component of greenhouse gases which many scientists believe are contributing to the warming of the earth. Between 1973 and 1991, overall CO2 emissions worldwide increased. What factor explains the overall increase?

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The graph above shows the change in per capita emissions of carbon dioxide in 10 industrialized countries between 1973 and 1991. Eight of the ten countries saw decreases in per capita emissions whereas two, Italy and Japan, had slight increases. Carbon dioxide is a main component of greenhouse gases which many scientists believe are contributing to the warming of the earth. Between 1973 and 1991, overall CO2 emissions worldwide increased. What factor explains the overall increase?

anonymous · Answer

increased population
receding coastlines
more nuclear plants
loss of carbon sinks

anonymous · Answer

it was Increased population. for the ppl of teh futureee <3