In 2023, U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, excluding land-use, land-use change, and forestry, stood at 5.215 billion metric tons. Forecasts indicate a gradual decline in emissions from 5.191 billion metric tons in 2024 to 5.091 billion metric tons in 2028. The year-on-year variation reveals a steady decrease of approximately 0.5% annually. This trend reflects ongoing efforts to reduce emissions through policy measures and technological advancements.
Future trends to watch for:
- Adoption of renewable energy sources and their impact on reducing emissions
- Improvements in energy efficiency technologies
- Policy implementations at both federal and state levels aimed at carbon neutrality
- Economic factors influencing industries with high emissions
