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Energy-related $C O_{2}$ accounts for approximately what share of total U.S. human-made greenhouse gases?

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20

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40

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C

60

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D

80

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Solution

The correct option is D $80$
These emissionsmostly from burning coal, oil, and natural gasaccounted for 82 percent of all U.S. greenhouse gases in 2013.

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