Fact #479: July 23, 2007
U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector, 1990-2006
Emissions of carbon dioxide from the commercial sector increased by about 34% from 1990 to 2006. The transportation and residential sectors increased carbon dioxide emissions by about 25% over the same period. The industrial sector was the only sector to decrease carbon dioxide emissions.
Change in U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions, 1990-2006
Supporting Information
| Energy Sector | Total Percent Change |
|---|---|
| Residential | 25.6% |
| Commercial | 33.9% |
| Industrial | -0.9% |
| Transportation | 25.4% |
| Total Energy | 17.9% |
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Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration. | |
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