Report #: DOE/EIA-0573(2002)
Release date: October 2003
Next release date: October 2004

The Emissions of Greenhouse Gases, the eleventh annual report, presents the Energy Information Administration's latest estimates of emissions for carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and other greenhouse gases

Table of Contents

      Summary Report  
      Executive Summary

      1. U.S. Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in Perspective  
          About This Report
          The Greenhouse Effect and Global
                Climate Change
          International Developments in Global
                Climate Change

      2. Carbon Dioxide Emissions  
          Overview
          Energy Consumption
          Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Economic
                Growth
          Adjustments to Energy Consumption
          Other Carbon Dioxide Emissions

      3. Methane Emissons  
          Overview
          Energy Sources
          Waste Management
          Agricultural Sources
          Industrial Sources
      
      4. Nitrous Oxide Emissions  
          Overview
          Energy Use
          Agriculture
          Waste Management
          Industrial Sources

       5. Other Gases: Hydrofluorocarbons, Perfluorocarbons, and
             Sulfur Hexafluoride
          Overview
          Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
          Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
          Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF₆)

       6. Land Use Issues
          Overview
          Land Use Change and Forestry Carbon Sequestration
          Changes in Forest Carbon Stocks
          Changes in Agricultural Soil Carbon Stocks
          Changes in Landfilled Yard Trimming Carbon Stocks
          Land Use and International Climate Change Negotiations
          Land Use Data Issues

Appendixes
Special Topics
Preface
Reference
Related Links
Glossary
Historical Energy CO₂ Emission Table by Sector Table

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