How can the low per capita greenhouse gas emissions in India affect its global ranking as an emitter
An Indian minister stated that India should not be labeled as a top greenhouse gas emitter due to its low per capita emissions.
- Low per capita greenhouse gas emissions in India indicate that on an individual level, the average Indian contributes less to global emissions compared to citizens of other countries.
- This could influence India's global ranking as an emitter by highlighting that its total emissions are spread over a large population, leading to a lower per capita figure in comparison to countries with smaller populations.
- Although India is among the top emitters in terms of total volume due to its large population, the per capita measure indicates that the average impact of an Indian on the environment is relatively low.
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