The Worst States Driving the Climate Crisis

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10. Indiana
> Annual per capita carbon emissions: 26.2 metric tons (7th highest)
> 5-yr. change in total carbon emissions: -5.9% (16th largest decline)
> Total annual per capita electricity consumption: 14.5 MWh (14th highest)
> Electricity production: 8.2% from renewable sources (12th lowest)
> Recycling rate: 34% (19th lowest)

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9. Alaska
> Annual per capita carbon emissions: 46.7 metric tons (4th highest)
> 5-yr. change in total carbon emissions: -2.2% (28th largest decline)
> Total annual per capita electricity consumption: 8.0 MWh (8th lowest)
> Electricity production: 31.0% from renewable sources (14th highest)
> Recycling rate: 16% (the lowest)

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8. Nevada
> Annual per capita carbon emissions: 13.5 metric tons (21st lowest)
> 5-yr. change in total carbon emissions: +8.4% (6th largest increase)
> Total annual per capita electricity consumption: 12.6 MWh (22nd highest)
> Electricity production: 28.8% from renewable sources (17th highest)
> Recycling rate: 39% (25th highest)

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7. Texas
> Annual per capita carbon emissions: 23.6 metric tons (11th highest)
> 5-yr. change in total carbon emissions: +4.3% (8th largest increase)
> Total annual per capita electricity consumption: 14.9 MWh (13th highest)
> Electricity production: 21.8% from renewable sources (21st highest)
> Recycling rate: 32% (12th lowest)

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6. West Virginia
> Annual per capita carbon emissions: 47.6 metric tons (3rd highest)
> 5-yr. change in total carbon emissions: -7.1% (9th largest decline)
> Total annual per capita electricity consumption: 17.7 MWh (4th highest)
> Electricity production: 6.2% from renewable sources (7th lowest)
> Recycling rate: 31% (11th lowest)