Compared to the situation existing when the Kyoto Protocols were created,
A)India produces twice as much greenhouse gasses (GHG)
B)the U.S. Senate finally approved the treaty under pressure from President Bush
C)the U.S. is producing less greenhouse gasses (GHG)than it had promised
D)China actually produces less greenhouse gasses (GHG)

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According to recent data, India now produces twice as much greenhouse gases (GHG) as it did when the Kyoto Protocols were created in 1997.

Answer: C 
 The U.S. originally signed but never ratified the Kyoto Protocols, and subsequently withdrew from it under President Bush. However, current data suggests that the U.S. is producing less GHG than it had promised under the agreement.

Answer: D 
 China is now the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG), producing more than any other country. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Answer: B 
 The U.S. Senate has never officially approved the Kyoto Protocols, and President Bush was known for opposing the agreement. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Compared to the Situation Existing When the Kyoto Protocols Were