Wyoming Is The Air Pollution Capital of America
Douglas McIntyre explains why Wyoming leads the U.S. in per capita CO₂ emissions, despite its rural and sparsely populated nature. He attributes the high emissions to methane from farming and fracking activities. McIntyre contrasts Wyoming with states like Florida, where total emissions are higher, but per capita emissions are lower due to larger populations.
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