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Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Removals

  • National GHG Emission and Sinks: 1990-2020

    Explore the key findings and data from the latest national GHG emissions and sink trends report.

  • Climate Resources for States

    Explore new state GHG data and resources » for climate action.

  • Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

    Explore GHG emissions from the largest sources and sectors through Data Highlights » and map app, FLIGHT »

  • Convert emissions or energy data into concrete terms

    Translate abstract GHG measurements into concrete terms that are easy to understand.

    Explore the GHG Equivalencies Calculator »

What are the main GHGs?

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Overview of Greenhouse Gases »
Learn about the most important GHGs and opportunities for reducing emissions.

Where do GHGs come from?

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Sources of Greenhouse Gases »
See the human activities that add GHGs to our atmosphere and options to cut emissions.

Global

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Find out more about global greenhouse gas emissions and trends and capacity building for national GHG inventories.

Facility

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Explore facility-level data collected through EPA's GHG Reporting Program.

National

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Review EPA's Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks report.

Individual

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Use the Individual Emissions Calculator to estimate your carbon footprint.

State and Tribal

GHG State and Tribal

Explore EPA's state and tribal greenhouse gas data and explore resources for states and tribes to develop inventories.

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Last updated on March 24, 2023
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