How much carbon do americans emit yearly?

Question

in pounds

Answer 1

Electric power production and transportation are the two largest sources of carbon emissions in the United States. In total around 550 mega tonnes.

Answer 2

Roughly speaking, over 13 trillion pounds per year:

6,049,435,000 metric tons =

6,049,435,000,000 kg =

13,308,757,000,000 lbs

Edit:

Out of pure curiosity, who gave this a thumbs down - it's just mathematics!

Or am I being targetted by someone who just gives me a thumbs down regardless? If so, it's kind of flattering to have a one-man anti-fan club!

Answer 3

wow a lot when you include all of our breaths and body wastes. I'd guess that just about every pound of carbons we injest we end up emitting over our life.

Answer 4

Not even close to the amount the earth does naturally.