The largest source of anthropogenic greenhouse gases in the United States is ________________
A)tropical deforestation
B)transportation
C)electricity generation
D)agriculture
E)nuclear power plants

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), electricity generation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, accounting for about 28% of total emissions in 2019. Transportation comes in second, accounting for about 28% of emissions, followed by industry at 23% and agriculture at 10%. Deforestation and nuclear power plants are not significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the US.

The Largest Source of Anthropogenic Greenhouse Gases in the United