The Price Of Cheap Energy: High Carbon Emissions  A state's
carbon emissions is largely correlated with the source of its
electricity -- the more coal power, the larger the carbon
footprint, and the lower the electric rates.  "The Associated
Press analyzed state-by-state emissions of carbon dioxide from
2003, the latest U.S. Energy Department numbers available. The
review shows startling differences in states' contribution to
climate change.  The biggest reason? The burning of high-carbon
coal to produce cheap electricity."  "Emissions from generating
electricity account for the largest chunk of U.S. greenhouse
gases, nearly 40 percent. Transportation emissions are close
behind, contributing about one-third of U.S. production of
carbon dioxide."  "Burning coal accounts for half of America's
electricity. And coal produces more carbon dioxide than any
other commonly used U.S. fuel source. The states that rely the
most on coal - Wyoming, North Dakota, West Virginia, Indiana -
generally produce the most carbon di