Understanding Interstate Differences in U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The paper analyzes the drivers of per capita CO2 emissions across U.S. states, noting a wide range from 76.5 mT in Alaska to 12.2 mT in Vermont. It identifies that high transportation emissions are linked to sparse populations, low gasoline prices, and limited public transit. High residential heating emissions are associated with cold climates, high average incomes, and the use of oil for heating. Additionally, high residential electricity emissions are driven by coal-based power generation, hot and humid climates, and low electricity prices. The authors highlight gasoline prices, electricity prices, and public transportation use as key policy variables.

• Per capita carbon dioxide emissions in the United States vary significantly by state, with Alaska recording the highest emissions at 76.5 mT CO2 and Vermont recording the lowest at 12.2 mT CO2.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2010). Understanding Interstate Differences in U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions. https://www.sei.org/publications/understanding-interstate-differences-u-s-greenhouse-gas-emissions/

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. Understanding Interstate Differences in U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions. 2010. https://www.sei.org/publications/understanding-interstate-differences-u-s-greenhouse-gas-emissions/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2010understanding, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Understanding Interstate Differences in U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2010}, month = jul, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/understanding-interstate-differences-u-s-greenhouse-gas-emissions/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }