Who are the world's biggest polluters?

According to data from the Global Carbon Project

Published: October 28, 2019 12:02 Gulf News Web Report

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1: China is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, according to the most recent data from the Global Carbon Project. China emits about 10,357 million metric tons per year Image Credit: Reuters

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2: The United States is second, with about 5,414 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year Image Credit: Reuters

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3: India emits about 2,274 million metric tons per year. Image Credit: Reuters

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4: The Russian Federation emits about 1,617 million metric tons per year. Image Credit: Reuters

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5: Japan emits about 1,237 million metric tons per year. Image Credit: Reuters

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6: Germany emits about 798 million metric tons per year. Image Credit: Reuters

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7: Iran emits about 648 million metric tons per year. Image Credit: Reuters

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8: Saudi Arabia emits about 601 million metric tons per year. Image Credit: Reuters

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9: South Korea emits about 592 million metric tons per year. Image Credit: Reuters

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10: Canada emits about 557 million metric tons per year. Image Credit: Reuters

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