total U.S. emissions in 2021.
The transportation sector was the largest source of carbon dioxide in the United States in 2021, accounting for 35 percent of total emissions. The electric power sector closely followed , with a share of 31 percent. Carbon dioxide accounted for roughly 79 percent of Distribution of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in the United States in 2021, by source
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Distribution of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in the United States in 2021, by source [Graph], Environmental Protection Agency, April 24, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1085806/carbon-dioxide-emissions-us-by-source/