Daily Voice, April 2025
The Greenest States in 2025 list was released by WalletHub on Wednesday, April 9. The personal finance website compared all 50 states across key metrics like air and water quality, renewable energy use, green transportation, and carbon emissions. “If a state doesn’t have a great infrastructure for alternative-fuel vehicles, it becomes much harder for residents to adopt that technology,” said Lupo. “Living in a green state is also very beneficial for the health of you and your family, as you benefit from better air, soil and water quality.”
New York ranked third overall, behind only Vermont and Hawaii. The Empire State has the lowest gasoline consumption per capita in the country, thanks in part to nearly 49% of residents using public transit, carpooling, biking, or walking — the nation’s highest rate. The state also ranked second in soil quality. New York is even among the states with the lowest carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide emissions per capita.
