Breakdown of projected GHG emissions in the United States 2050, by sector

Published by Ian Tiseo, Apr 11, 2025

The agriculture sector could become the largest source of U.S. GHG emissions by mid-century if the country meets all its international commitments. In this secenario, the agriculture sector would account for 40 percent of total annual U.S. emissions. Currently, the agriculture sector accounts for roughly 10 percent of U.S. GHG emissions.

Projected distribution of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States by 2050, by economic sector

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October 2024

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United States

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2022

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Based on projected annual emissions of 1.6 GtCO₂e.

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