Delaware
Environment
Summary of Results.
Delaware’s progress with Environment has been improving.
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Net Greenhouse Gas EmissionsSpecific Measure
Net greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, fluorinated gases), including discharge from land use and deforestation
(Source: Environmental Protection Agency).State RankState vs. US trend7Delaware State Trend Improving
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Air QualitySpecific Measure
Annual mean concentration of particulate matter with diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less (roughly 3% of the width of a human hair).
(Source: Environmental Protection Agency).State RankState vs. US trend21Delaware State Trend Improving
Measures in green indicate an improving state trend or that this state ranks in the top third of states in the country.
Measures in red indicate a declining state trend or that this state ranks in the bottom third of states in the country.
Measures in yellow indicate stable trends or that this state ranks in the middle third of states in the country.