14. India
Total carbon emissions in million metric tonnes: 2,470
Ranking in respect of total carbon emissions: 3
Carbon emissions per capita: 1.9
Ranking in respect of carbon emissions per capita: 29
Insider Monkey Score: 13.5
While India is attempting to become a superpower, the rules regulating various industries in the country are not as stringent as in more developed nations, which is why India is among the countries that are the biggest contributors to global warming and climate change. Further, a lack of awareness regarding the effect of global warming means little action has been taken to counter this threat.
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