2. Table 1 contains Human Development Index 2010 data from the United Nations Development Programme. It shows the per capita carbon dioxide emissions for 1990 and 2006 (10points) (a) Table 1 Country | Carbon dioxide emissions per capita 1990 (tonnes) | Carbon dioxide emissions per capita 2006 (tonnes) Canada | 16.2 | 16.7 People's Republic of China | 2.1 | 4.6 United States | 19.0 | 19.0 (a) When compared with the carbon dioxide emissions for Canada and the United States, the emissions for China appear small. Why should we be concerned about the increase in carbon dioxide emissions for China over this period of time? (b) What other factors might need to be considered to understand the "bigger picture" of these emissions?
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Canada: 1990: 16.2 tonnes 2006: 16.7 tonnes People's Republic of China: 1990: Not provided 2006: Not provided United States: 1990: 19.0 tonnes 2006: 19.0 tonnes Since the data for China is not provided, we cannot make a direct comparison. However, we can still Show more…
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