This page provides step-by-step instructions for finding information on sector-level emissions trends.
12 new source categories began reporting GHG data in 2011. EPA added those new source categories to the sectors displayed in FLIGHT's dashboard, as appropriate. Due to the inclusion of new source categories in some of the sectors (petroleum and natural gas systems, chemicals, other, waste and metals), the total emissions captured by these sectors increased from 2010 to 2011. This increase did not necessarily correspond to an increase in GHG emissions from that sector, it was mostly due to the increased coverage of the sector. As such, EPA does not show sector level trend data from 2010 to 2011 in FLIGHT for these sectors. Trend data is presented from 2011 to 2012. Over time, the GHGRP will provide robust trend information for all industrial sectors.
Step 1. Go to FLIGHT
When you first enter the Facility Level Information on Greenhouse Gases Tool (FLIGHT), you will be presented with two search options:
- View all U.S. Facility Data by map
- View Facilities in your State
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Step 2. Select national search option
Click the box at the left of the popup window to View all U.S. Facility Data.
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Step 3. Switch from Map View to Trend view
Click on the "Line Chart" button to view facility trends in emissions over time (2010 to 2012 emissions) by sector.
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Step 4. Select Desired Parameters
Select the industry types you would like to plot using the dashboard at the bottom of the screen, the geographic region you would like to plot using the state/country drop down menu, and the GHGs you would like to plot using the GHG drop down menu.
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Step 5. Download Chart
Once you have selected your parameters, you can also download your view as a PNG, JPEG, PDF, or SVG vector image by selecting the "Print or Download Chart" in the upper right section of the screen.
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