The data shows the volume of volatile organic compounds (VOC) missions in the U.S. from 1970 to 2016. In 2016, there was 15.86 million tons of volatile organic compounds emissions. Volatile organic compounds have a high vapor pressure at room temperatures. VOCs occur from anthropogenic sources and naturally occurring chemical compounds.
1970 | 34659 |
1975 | 30765 |
1980 | 31107 |
1985 | 27403 |
1990 | 24108 |
1995 | 22042 |
2000 | 17512 |
2005 | 17753 |
2006 | 17902 |
2007 | 18050 |
2008 | 17759 |
2009 | 17593 |
2010 | 17835 |
2011 | 18154 |
2012 | 17752 |
2013 | 17350 |
2014 | 16489 |
2015 | 16172 |
2016 | 15858 |