The phrase "high emitters" refers to people, companies, or things that release a lot of harmful substances, such as pollution or greenhouse gases, into the environment. Full definition
Despite this, South Africa is the 14th highest emitter of CO2 in the world with emissions likely to rise sharply as energy demands increase. (climatenetwork.org)
The study also destroys the hydro industry's claims that reservoirs are only high emitters for their first decade or so after construction — the Wohlensee was built in 1920. (internationalrivers.org)
Brazil is accountable for 2.48 percent of emissions — it is the 7th highest emitter in the world, (earthday.org)