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U.S. Emissions of Greenhouse Gases,
2001–2006
(million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent)
| Gas |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Carbon dioxide |
5,806.3 |
5,875.9 |
5,940.4 |
6,019.9 |
6,045.0 |
5,934.4 |
| Methane |
593.9 |
598.6 |
603.7 |
605.9 |
607.3 |
605.1 |
| Nitrous oxide |
336.6 |
332.5 |
331.7 |
358.3 |
368.0 |
378.6 |
| High-GWP Gases1 |
128.6 |
137.8 |
136.6 |
149.4 |
161.2 |
157.6 |
|
Total
|
6,865.4
|
6,944.9
|
7,012.4
|
7,133.5
|
7,181.4
|
7,075.6
|
1. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs),
and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Source: Compiled by the U.S. Energy
Information Administration. Web: www.eia.doe.gov .
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