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U.S. Emissions of Greenhouse Gases, 2001–2006

(million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent)

Gas	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006
Carbon dioxide	5,806.3	5,875.9	5,940.4	6,019.9	6,045.0	5,934.4
Methane	593.9	598.6	603.7	605.9	607.3	605.1
Nitrous oxide	336.6	332.5	331.7	358.3	368.0	378.6
High-GWP Gases¹	128.6	137.8	136.6	149.4	161.2	157.6
Total	6,865.4	6,944.9	7,012.4	7,133.5	7,181.4	7,075.6

1. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆).

Source: Compiled by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Web: www.eia.doe.gov .

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