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What are the sources of methane emissions in the U.S.?

February 28, 2022

The iea has a Methane Tracker Data Explorer which has information of methane emissions by country or for the world. In 2021 the U.S. emitted 31,460 kt of methane which is 8.8% of the global emissions. There are various graphs, such as the one copied here, and links to download the data.

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About Thomas J. Pfaff

Thomas J. Pfaff is a Professor of Mathematics at Ithaca College. He created this website because he believes that sustainability, ranging from climate change to social justice, should be included in all courses whenever possible.

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