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Annual Emissions from the Electric Power Industry in Oklahoma​
Year Carbon Dioxide (Metric Tons) Sulfur Dioxide (Metric Tons) Nitrogen Oxides (Metric Tons)
1995 43,174,445 114,317 83,201
2015 41,626,050 60,943 29,381
What is the largest change in the energy industry's emissions in Oklahoma from 1995 to 2015?

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Responses

Greenhouse gas emissions decreased.
Greenhouse gas emissions decreased.

Gases that contribute to smog increased.
Gases that contribute to smog increased.

Greenhouse gas emissions increased.
Greenhouse gas emissions increased.

Gases that contribute to smog decreased.

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To analyze the changes in emissions from 1995 to 2015 based on the data provided:

  • Carbon Dioxide (CO2):

    • 1995: 43,174,445 metric tons
    • 2015: 41,626,050 metric tons
    • Change: 43,174,445 - 41,626,050 = 1,548,395 metric tons (decrease)

  • Sulfur Dioxide (SO2):

    • 1995: 114,317 metric tons
    • 2015: 60,943 metric tons
    • Change: 114,317 - 60,943 = 53,374 metric tons (decrease)

  • Nitrogen Oxides (NOx):

    • 1995: 83,201 metric tons
    • 2015: 29,381 metric tons
    • Change: 83,201 - 29,381 = 53,820 metric tons (decrease)

From this analysis, we see that all pollutant emissions decreased from 1995 to 2015. The largest change is in Carbon Dioxide emissions, which decreased by 1,548,395 metric tons.

Therefore, the correct response is:

Greenhouse gas emissions decreased.