Question

From 1990 to 2008, the world’s most developed economies cut their greenhouse gas emissions from energy production by about _____.

A.

5 percent


B.

8 percent


C.

3 percent


D.

2 percent

Answer 1

Under the Kyoto Protocol, it was agreed to reduce global emissions of six greenhouse gases by an average of 5.2% below 1990 levels between 2008, but the reality is that they did not exceed 2%.

The correct answer is d: 2 percent.