Too much pollution from 1990 to 2007:Global warming

Washington, D.C.-Global warming pollution declined in one-third of the states since 2004, the year in which pollution levels began to peak in many states, according to a new analysis of government data released today by Environment America. States are reducing pollution in part by using cleaner energy that keeps money and jobs in the local economy. Pollution levels, however, rose in the majority of states (33) between 2004 and 2007.
"The transition to clean energy is a marathon, and we've just laced up our sneakers," said Environment America Federal Global Warming Program Director Emily Figdor. "It's time to take back control of our energy future. By harnessing the power of the wind and the sun, we can cut pollution and transition to clean energy sources that don't harm the environment, never run out, and create new, local jobs," she continued.
For decades, America's use of fossil fuels - and the global warming pollution that results - has been on the rise nationally and in states across the country. But the United States must cut its pollution by 35 percent by 2020 to be able to stop the worst effects of global warming.
Too Much Pollution: State and National Trends in Global Warming Emissions from 1990 to 2007 uses the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Energy on fossil fuel consumption by state to look at trends in carbon dioxide emissions. Environment America and our allies are releasing the report today in more than 30 states.