China takes the Gold in CO2 Emissions

The so-called “BRIC” economies (Brazil, Russia, India and China) are growing so fast, that they are expected to catch up with and pass the current largest economies of the world. The big question is, “how long will it take?” to raise the per capita GNP up to the levels of the US and Europe. 10, 20, 30 years?
China has already “left us behind in the dust” when it comes to the emission of carbon-dioxide. According to USA Today, China is now responsible for 24% of the worldwide CO2 emissions, easily passing the US which is ranked at “only” 21%.
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