8 Countries That Contribute The Most To Climate Change

2. USA

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Between 1990-2020: 184101 megatons 

Given its status as the world’s largest economy, the United States has a considerable carbon footprint. The nation’s preference for automobiles and expansive urban infrastructures amplifies emissions from the transport sector. Historically reliant on coal and natural gas for power generation, the US’s contributions to climate change have been high despite recent trends toward renewables.