Estimated Cost of Cutting Carbon Emissions in United States
In 2006, the United States emitted roughly 7 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases, measured in CO2 equivalents (the amount of CO2 that would cause an equivalent amount of warming). Eighty percent of domestic emissions consisted of CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels in activities such as manufacturing, electricity generation, transportation, agriculture, and the heating and cooling of buildings. The remaining 20 percent— consisting of CO2 emitted from sources other than fossil fuels, methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and a variety of fluorinated gases—were produced by myriad processes and activities throughout the economy.
For the full analysis of these costs, which are summarized in the graphic featured above, check out the CBO’s analysis: CB0 – Cost of Reducing GHG Nov 23 2009.
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