The Kyoto Protocol created in 1997 was an international treaty meant to curb global _____.

A) natural resource use
B) greenwashing activities
C) water pollution
D) greenhouse gas emissions
E) competition

Kyoto Protocol

An international treaty that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, based on the scientific consensus that global warming is occurring and that human-made CO2 emissions are a significant cause.

Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The total emissions of greenhouse gases worldwide, contributing to global warming and climate change.

Curb

To check, restrain, or control an action or development, often used in the context of regulations or policies designed to limit certain behaviors.