These Are the World's , Top Polluters , Heading Into COP28.<br />Using data from the EU's Emissions Database for Global <br />Atmospheric Research 2023, 'The Independent' recently revealed <br />the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for every country.<br />In 2022, China was the world's biggest GHG producer, <br />generating over 25% of total global emissions.<br />China's share of the world's annual GHG emissions has <br />doubled over the past 20 years as a result of <br />rapid economic growth and industrial development.<br />China's share of the world's annual GHG emissions has <br />doubled over the past 20 years as a result of <br />rapid economic growth and industrial development.<br />China's 2060 goal to reach net zero emissions <br />would make it one of the last 10 countries <br />to achieve zero emissions globally. .<br />'The Independent' reports that the United States <br />is the world's second-largest GHG producer, <br />emitting more than 6 billion tons in 2022.<br />'The Independent' reports that the United States <br />is the world's second-largest GHG producer, <br />emitting more than 6 billion tons in 2022.<br />In November, U.S. President Joe Biden and <br />China's President Xi Jinping vowed to accelerate <br />their countries' efforts to combat climate change. .<br />In November, U.S. President Joe Biden and <br />China's President Xi Jinping vowed to accelerate <br />their countries' efforts to combat climate change. .<br />The world's two biggest emitters of GHG <br />agreed to reduce methane and other emissions. .<br />Cooperation between the U.S. and China is viewed <br />as critical to meeting the climate goals of the COP28.<br />In a joint statement released after their meeting, Biden and Xi said that <br />both countries “are aware of the important role they play” and “will work <br />together... to rise up to one of the greatest challenges of our time.” .<br />'The Independent' reports that India is <br />the world's third-largest producer of GHG, <br />with approximately 7% of total global emissions.<br />'The Independent' reports that India is <br />the world's third-largest producer of GHG, <br />with approximately 7% of total global emissions
