Between 2005 and 2023, the per capita carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from energy consumption declined in every US state, according to the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) State Energy Data System. The country’s total energy-related CO₂ emissions fell by 20% during this period while population grew by 14%, resulting in a 30% drop in per capita emissions. It was reported that CO₂ emissions nationwide have primarily decreased due to a reduction in coal consumption within the electric power secto ...