This graphic shows how much CO2 the average American produces each year
JANSCHWALDE, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 24: Exhaust plumes from cooling towers are seen at the Jaenschwalde lignite coal-fired power station, which is owned by Vatenfall, on November 24, 2009 in Janschwalde, Germany. The CO2 emission will be one top of the agenda and will be discussed at the summit in December in Copenhagen. (Photo by Carsten Koall/Getty Images)
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