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Question

Annual Emissions from the Electric Power Industry in Oklahoma

Year: 1995, 2015
Carbon Dioxide (Metric Tons): 43, 174, 445 (1995), 41, 626, 050 (2015).
Sulfur Dioxide (Metric Tons): 114, 317 (1995), 60, 943 (2015).
Nitrogen Oxides (Metric Tons): 83, 201 (1995), 29, 381 (2015).

What is the largest change in the energy industry's emissions in Oklahoma from 1995 to 2015?

A. Greenhouse gas emissions decreased.
B. Greenhouse gas emissions increased.
C. Gases that contribute to smog increased.
D. Gases that contribute to smog decreased.

Answer 1

A. Greenhouse gas emissions decreased.