5 US States with the Lowest Per Capita CO2 Emissions

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

5. Vermont

Carbon Dioxide Emissions per Capita (2021): 8.6 metric tonnes of CO2/capita

Vermont is ranked 5th on our list of the states with the lowest per capita CO2 emissions. In 2021, the state generated 8.6 metric tonnes of CO2 per person.

4. Maryland

Carbon Dioxide Emissions per Capita (2021): 8.5 metric tonnes of CO2/capita

Maryland ranks 4th on our list. The state emitted 8.5 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions per capita in 2021. The state’s emissions in 2021 were 9.29% higher compared to 2020.

3. California

Carbon Dioxide Emissions per Capita (2021): 8.3 metric tonnes of CO2/capita

California is ranked among the US states with the lowest per capita CO2 emissions. The per capita emissions in the state reached 8.3 metric tonnes of CO2 in 2021.

2. Massachusetts

Carbon Dioxide Emissions per Capita (2021): 8.0 metric tonnes of CO2/capita

Massachusetts ranks 2nd on our list. It generated 8 metric tonnes of CO2 per person in 2021. The emissions increased by over 7% from 2020 to 2021.

1. New York

Carbon Dioxide Emissions per Capita (2021): 7.9 metric tonnes of CO2/capita

New York tops our list of the US states with the lowest per capita CO2 emissions. In 2021, the state emitted 7.9 metric tonnes of CO2 per person.

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