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Somalia has emitted roughly as much carbon dioxide from fossil fuels since the 1950s as the US economy does in an average three days.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

Cryptocurrency mining, meanwhile, has emitted many millions of tons of CO2.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 29, 2024

Since 1750, when industrial-scale emissions began, the United States has emitted far more carbon than any other country, followed in order by China, Russia, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, India, France, Canada and Ukraine.

From Washington Post • Nov. 14, 2022

Since 1959, Pakistan has emitted about 0.4% of heat-trapping carbon dioxide, compared to 21.5% by the United States and 16.4% by China, according to scientists and experts.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2022

Since the commencement of the eruption, the central crater of Etna has emitted white vapors, which continually cover its summit.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.