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How “green” is Idaho?

Posted by Chase Craig on April 25, 2011 at 3:57 pm

How green is Idaho?

According to www.huffintongpost.com, we are ranked in the top 10 greenest states. Idaho is ranked 8th on their list to be exact.

“Population: 1,545,801 (39th)
GDP: $54 Billion (42nd)
Toxic Waste: 4,808 Tons (9th)
Carbon Footprint: 16.2 Million Metric Tons (4th)
Alternative Energy: 84.5% (1st)

Idaho generates the greatest relative amount of renewable energy in the country, with 84.5% of all energy coming from alternative sources. “The Gem State” also ranks fifth for producing geothermal energy thanks to its unique terrain, and sixth for conventional hydroelectric power, thanks to the Snake River Plain and the state’s smaller rivers. Furthermore, the state has the fourth lowest rate of CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion. This is largely the result of the state’s extensive use of renewable energy. ”

See the full list at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/22/greenest-states-us-top-10_n_852683.html