The transportation sector was the largest source of carbon dioxide in the United States in 2022, accounting for approximately 35 percent of total emissions. The electric power sector closely followed, with a share of 30 percent. Carbon dioxide accounted for roughly 80 percent of total U.S. emissions in 2022.
Distribution of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in the United States in 2022, by source
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Environmental Protection Agency. (August 30, 2024). Distribution of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in the United States in 2022, by source [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1085806/carbon-dioxide-emissions-us-by-source/
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