Emissions fall in every state

So far in the 21st century, carbon emissions per capita are falling everywhere in the US – whether red state or blue, coal producer or solar promoter.  Specifically, between 2005 and 2023, total emissions per resident fell in every state in America.

Our daily lives and work are growing more energy efficient in many ways, but this change is mainly the result of cleaner energy sources – less coal, more gas, more windpower, and more solar.

Emissions per capita dropped 30 percent over all, but the population grew 14 percent that time, so total overall emissions dropped 20 percent. Maryland dropped the most, at 49 percent, with DC, Georgia, Delaware, and North Carolina close behind.

The US is, after China, the world’s second largest carbon emitter.

Source: US Energy Information Administration