Identify the ranking of nations that emit the highest carbon dioxide pollution, arranged in increasing order.

Arranged from least to greatest, total carbon dioxide emissions run India, then the United States, then China at the top.

China is the world's single largest emitter, driven by its vast coal-based industry and power.

The United States ranks second in total emissions, above India.

India ranks third among these three in aggregate emissions.

The sequence India, China, United States misstates the order by placing China below the United States.

China alone accounts for roughly a third of global carbon dioxide emissions.