The Kyoto Protocol uses the 1990 emission levels of each nation as a baseline target for greenhouse gas reductions. Which of the following countries showed the greatest increase in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2012?

A) Japan
B) Australia
C) United States
D) Russia
E) Canada


Answer: B

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