What are the energy-related carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels for the United States and the world?
Energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion by type of fossil fuel in million metric tons and percentage share of total in 2022 | ||||
United States | World | |||
Amount | Share of total | Amount | Share of total | |
Total from fossil fuels | 4,941 | 38,502 | ||
Coal and coal coke | 939 | 19% | 18,399 | 48% |
Natural gas | 1,742 | 35% | 7,862 | 20% |
Petroleum | 2,260 | 46% | 12,242 | 32% |
Data source: International Energy Statistics, CO2 emissions for the world and the United States, as pf April 11, 2024 | ||||
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Last updated: April 11, 2024, with data available at the time of update.
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