The Greenest States In The U.S.
There are a lot of things people can do to help the earth, and it seems some states are doing a better job at sustainability and being environmentally friendly, than others.
- Just in time for Earth Day next week, WalletHub has just released their list of 2021’s Greenest States.
- They judged all 50 states on 25 key metrics including air quality, green buildings per-capita, share of energy consumption from renewable resources, alternative fuel vehicles per capita, average commute time by car and more.
- With all that in mind, Vermont earned the honor of Greenest State in the nation with a score of 76.66 out of 100.
- Vermont lands on top for environmental quality and eco-friendly behaviors.
- Connecticut, which ranks ninth overall, is tops for climate-change contributions.
2021’s Top Ten Greenest States
- Vermont
- New York
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- California
- Oregon
- Minnesota
- Hawaii
- Connecticut
- Washington
