5 US States with the Highest Per Capita CO2 Emissions

In this article, we will look into the 5 US states with the highest per capita CO2 emissions. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 20 US States with the Highest Per Capita CO2 Emissions.

5. Lousiana

Carbon Dioxide Emissions per Capita (2021): 40.8 metric tonnes of CO2/capita

Louisiana is ranked 5th on our list of the US states with the highest per capita CO2 emissions. In 2021, the state generated 40.8 metric tonnes of emissions per person.

4. West Virginia

Carbon Dioxide Emissions per Capita (2021): 49.5 metric tonnes of CO2/capita

West Virginia is one of the states with the biggest energy-related carbon footprint per capita. The state’s emissions reached 49.5 metric tonnes of CO2 per person in 2021.

3. Alaska

Carbon Dioxide Emissions per Capita (2021): 53.0 metric tonnes of CO2/capita

Alaska is ranked 3rd among the US states with the highest per capita CO2 emissions. The state generated 53 metric tonnes of CO2 per capita in 2021. Its emissions increased by 7.9% from 2020 to 2021.

2. North Dakota

Carbon Dioxide Emissions per Capita (2021): 72.7 metric tonnes of CO2/capita

North Dakota generated 72.7 metric tonnes of CO2 per capita in 2021, recording a 4.48% increase from 2020 levels. It is ranked 2nd on our list.

1. Wyoming

Carbon Dioxide Emissions per Capita (2021): 94.3 metric tonnes of CO2/capita

Wyoming tops our list of the US states with the highest per capita CO2 emissions. The state generated 94.3 metric tonnes of CO2 per person in 2021.

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