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Table 4
Greenhouse gas emissions from private vehicle operation,
by income group, 2007
| Greenhouse gas emissions | Distribution | Share of population 1 | Greenhouse gas emissions per capita | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kilotonnes | percent | kilograms | ||
| Household income | ||||
| Total of all provinces | 57,469 | 100 | 100 | 4,634 |
| Under $20,000 | 3,233 | 6 | 15 | 1,706 |
| $20,000 to $49,999 | 19,858 | 35 | 31 | 5,102 |
| $50,000 to $79,999 | 14,886 | 26 | 24 | 5,101 |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 5,735 | 10 | 10 | 4,413 |
| $100,000 and over | 13,757 | 24 | 19 | 5,737 |
The share of population was calculated based
on Census 2006 data.
Note(s):
The GHG emissions in this table represent emissions from gasoline or
diesel-operated light-weight vehicles owned and operated for private purposes
by the personal sector.
Source(s):
Statistics Canada, Environment Accounts and Statistics Division, 2009,
special tabulation.
