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Global warming—The EPA’s view Go to https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases (Links to an external site.)  (look under overview of greenhouse

Global warming—The EPA’s view Go to https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases (Links to an external site.)  (look under overview of greenhouse gases)LINKS:https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gaseshttps://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions
https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/inventory-us-greenhouse-gas-emissions-and-sinks

1. What are the major greenhouse gases? What is the total emission measured in metric tons?  Which gas has the highest share of emissions? (Links to an external site.)2. What sector accounts for the largest share of emissions? (Links to an external site.)3.  What is the trend of emissions in the United States? Examine the trend year-over-year and also longer term trends. (Links to an external site.)*For 3: Check the actual data at https://cfpub.epa.gov/ghgdata/inventoryexplorer/ (Links to an external site.) Choose all sectors, all gases, all years, and review the actual data trend at the bottom of the page. Or check at https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/climate-change-indicators-us-greenhouse-gas-emissions (Links to an external site.)  
4.  To compare national statistics with global trends, review the data to and state the trend in global emissions, which country accounts for the highest emissions globally, and what sector has the highest share of global emissions. (Links to an external site.)