States with the most CO2 emissions
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States with the most CO2 emissions
A coal power plant
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Wyoming emits the most per-capita carbon dioxide emissions overall
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Nearly all states have reduced CO2 emissions in the last decade
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When broken down by sector, electricity-related emissions shrink in states with greater reliance on renewables
A field of solar panels in Vermont
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States with cold weather tend to have greater residential carbon footprints
A cold, snowy suburban neighborhood
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Per capita commercial emissions vary across regions
Carbon emissions in Fairbanks, Alaska
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Oil- and gas-producing states have higher industrial footprints
An oil production field
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More rural states have higher carbon footprints from transportation
Cars stuck in a traffic jam
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At the national level, carbon emissions peaked during the 2000s
Stacked area chart of carbon emissions nationally over time between 1973-2021
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Transportation accounts for the most CO2 emissions nationally
Donut chart showing carbon emissions by sector nationally
