Greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

Statistics report on greenhouse gas emissions in the United States

Greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

This report presents facts and figures about greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. It includes data on planet-warming gases like carbon dioxide and methane on a national, state, and sectoral basis. The report also provides information on the biggest polluters in the country, as well as projections for the coming decades.

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Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Global annual GHG emissions shares 2022, by country
  • Basic Statistic Carbon dioxide emissions in the United States 1975-2022
  • Premium Statistic Global cumulative CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land use 1850-2022, by country
  • Basic Statistic U.S. current and historical contributions to climate change and emissions 1850-2021

Emissions

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  • Premium Statistic Share of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. 2021, by gas
  • Premium Statistic Greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. 1990-2021
  • Basic Statistic Per capita CO₂ emissions in the U.S. 1970-2022
  • Premium Statistic Energy-related CO₂ emissions per capita in the U.S. 2021, by state
  • Premium Statistic Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the United States 2021, by state
  • Premium Statistic Methane emissions in the United States 1990-2021

Sectors

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  • Premium Statistic Greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. 1990-2021, by inventory sector
  • Basic Statistic Share of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. 2021, by sector
  • Premium Statistic U.S. carbon dioxide emissions 1975-2023, by sector
  • Premium Statistic U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions 1990-2022, by fuel type
  • Premium Statistic Breakdown of methane emissions in the U.S. 2021, by sector

Companies

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  • Premium Statistic GHG emissions of the most polluting assets in the U.S. 2022, by source
  • Premium Statistic Leading greenhouse gas emitting companies in the U.S. 2021
  • Premium Statistic CO₂ emissions from top power producers in the U.S. 2020-2021
  • Premium Statistic CO₂ emissions from the most polluting power plants in the U.S. 2022-2023
  • Premium Statistic Methane emissions from top oil and gas producers in the U.S. 2021

Outlook

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  • Premium Statistic Net GHG emissions projections in the U.S. 2022-2035, by scenario
  • Premium Statistic GHG emissions projections under emissions scenarios in the U.S. 2035, by gas
  • Premium Statistic Sectoral GHG emissions projections under current policy in the U.S. 2035, by sector
  • Premium Statistic U.S. CO₂ emissions reduction projections under IRA scenarios 2030-2035, by sector
  • Premium Statistic U.S. carbon budget and planned hydrocarbon emissions 2023

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