Why Has East Asia Come to Occupy a Central Position

question 61

Multiple Choice

Why has East Asia come to occupy a central position in climate change debates?

• A)because of China's rapid increases in carbon emissions
• B)because of Japan's leading role in the solar energy industry
• C)because it will be the hardest hit region as climate change continues
• D)because South Korea leads the world in climate change research
• E)because the Kyoto Protocol originated in this region

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