I heard that USA contributes more in polluting the world. Comments please?

Answer 1

He's right, China now pollutes more - but still 1/4 less per person. One might also argue that some of the pollution created by China is as a result of their burgeoning export market to the Western World - i.e. USA et al.

Answer 2

China surpassed the USA as the most polluting country some time last year. They are way, way behind the USA in the amount of pollution per person. As a country they are way, way behind the overall contribution of the USA since industrialization. It's unlikely any country will ever pass the United States in the amount of pollution per person. That's because the poor people of other countries are so much poorer than the poor in the USA, they are cut off from the main polluting activities, like automobiles, airplanes, heating, and air conditioning. Even the poorest in the USA have some access to one or more of these things.

Answer 3

Yes its true.USA is the richest country in the world.It's rich because it has more number of factories,industries etc.All the works taking place there is by well equiped machineries.Even if 10 companies contribute 1%pollution then think of millions and millions of companies.So its clear from this that USA contributes more in polluting.

Answer 4

USA as developed and industrial country is trying to controlled pollution by created many technology that environmentally friendly. So, China and India is major pollution contribution.

Answer 5

USA is now contributing the highest in fighting pollution, in their country. But polluting other countries through war.

Answer 6

Your information is outdated. China contributes more to the world's pollution than the USA.

Answer 7

North Americans consume and pollute more per person than people anywhere else. Our consumption is killing the earth. Every person and every country is contributing to the pollution of the world. American culture encouraging sick consumption levels is the greatest polluter of the mind and of the planet.

Answer 8

Yes, we do read about the high pollution creators that richer and advanced countries like US, UK, Europe, Japan are. Soon China, Brazil, India and other third world countries will follow in their footsteps.

The Kyoto protocol has suggested ways to reduce this, and compensate countries that are least industrially developed, and consequently least polluting.

Rather than criticising what has happened in the past or pointing fingers, isn't it the duty of advanced nations to share their advanced industrial production technology and knowhow, also in recycling, pollution reduction, greening of earth, waste water and effluent treatment, and similar knowledge with the poorer nations. "Prevention/Reduction of pollution will be better than subsequent Cure" !

Answer 9

" China surpassed the USA as the most polluting country some time last year. They are way, way behind the USA in the amount of pollution per person. As a country they are way, way behind the overall contribution of the USA since industrialization. It's unlikely any country will ever pass the United States in the amount of pollution per person."

why the half truth johnny?

the real reason china can't compete on a "per person" basis is because they have over 3 times the people we do.

did your kook blog tell you that?
or did you omit the facts?

your a typical hate america leftist in either case.

Answer 10

USA is a developed country which is contributing more pollution. All developed countries are contributing pollution more than developing countries.