Volatile organic compounds emissions in the U.S. 1970-2022
The United States emitted approximately 11.9 million tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in 2022 - a decrease of roughly 0.6 percent compared with the previous year. VOC emissions in the U.S. have reduced by 48 percent, relative to 1990 levels.
Volatile organic compounds have a high vapor pressure at room temperatures and occur from anthropogenic sources and naturally occurring chemical compounds. The largest sources of VOC emissions in the U.S. are activities such as petroleum and related industries and solvent utilization.
Volatile organic compounds have a high vapor pressure at room temperatures and occur from anthropogenic sources and naturally occurring chemical compounds. The largest sources of VOC emissions in the U.S. are activities such as petroleum and related industries and solvent utilization.
