What is the average per capita CO2 emission in the U.S?
(top) According to www.climate.net, which uses a similar methodology, the average person in the U.S. emits roughly 9.1 tons of CO2 per year from household, ground transportation, and air travel. Any result within 33% of the 9.1 ton per year represents an “average” emissions profile. www.safeclimate.net considers between 33% and 67% above or below the 9.1 ton per year “more than average” or “less than average,” respectively. A result greater than 66% above or below the 9.1 ton per year is considered “much more than average” or “much less than average,” respectively. We add in recycling and waste related emissions to these figures.
