The transportation sector was the largest source of carbon dioxide in the United States in 2021, accounting for 35 percent of total emissions. The electric power sector closely followed , with a share of 31 percent. Carbon dioxide accounted for roughly 79 percent of total U.S. emissions in 2021.
Distribution of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in the United States in 2021, by source
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