Thursday, January 12, 2012

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data Available


Comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) data from large facilities and suppliers across the U.S. are now publicly accessible through EPA’s GHG Reporting Program. GHG data from 2010 has been released, including information from facilities in nine industry groups that directly emit large quantities of GHGs, as well as suppliers of certain fossil fuels.

EPA’s online data publication tool allows users to view and sort GHG data for 2010 by facility, location, industrial sector and the type of GHG emitted. This information can be used by communities to identify nearby sources of GHGs, help businesses compare and track emissions, and provide information to state and local governments.