The diagram illustrates the information regarding the average emissions of carbon dioxide per individual across four different nations from 1967 to 2007.
Overall
, tranmission in the UK and Sweden markedly declined, Linking Words
whereas
Italy and Portugal underwent noticeable increases. Linking Words
Additionally
, Linking Words
while
the United Kingdom consistently exhibited the most significant emitter, the smallest one persistently belonged to Portugal over the given period.
Concerning 1967, Portugal registered a negligible quantity, at above 1 tonne, only one eighth of Sweden’s level. Linking Words
By contrast
, the UK recorded the highest level of carbon dioxide released, reaching approximately 11 metric Linking Words
tonnes
per person, which was almost triple the figure for Italy, at just over 4 Use synonyms
tonnes
. The substantial gap highlighted the disparity between the UK and the remaining countries, making the nation the dominant source of CO2 production.
Regarding the year 2007, Portugal still recorded the smallest share, Use synonyms
although
its statistic dramatically climbed to nearly 6 Linking Words
tonnes
per person. Italy, meanwhile, Use synonyms
also
rose sharply, doubling to about 8 Linking Words
tonnes
compared to the beginning of the period. Use synonyms
In contrast
, the United Kingdom, despite a continuous downward trend, remained the country with the highest carbon output of around 9 Linking Words
tonnes
. Use synonyms
Similarly
, Sweden witnessed the steepest decrease and ended with roughly 6 Linking Words
tonnes
, identical to that of Portugal.Use synonyms