How much CO2 is emitted by different sectors?
Electricity generation accounts for approximately 38% of all carbon dioxide emissions in the United States; Transportation accounts for 27% of all GHG emissions in the United States; Agriculture contributes approximately 7% of total U.S. GHG emissions, with nitrous oxide (N2O) accounting for two-thirds and methane (CH4) for one-third of agricultural emissions. Source: PewClimate.
Electricity generation accounts for approximately 38% of all carbon dioxide emissions in the United States; Transportation accounts for 27% of all GHG emissions in the United States; Agriculture contributes approximately 7% of total U.S. GHG emissions, with nitrous oxide (N2O) accounting for two-thirds and methane (CH4) for one-third of agricultural emissions.
