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U.S. Emissions Up in ‘21

January 18, 2022

U.S. Emissions

A surge of 17% in coal-fired power generation helped propel U.S. emissions to a year-over-year increase of 6.2% in 2021. Analysts blame high natural gas prices and a rebound in driving. The New York Times reports that the U.S. had its hottest summer on record and the seven warmest years globally have occurred within the past seven years.

Read More:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/10/climate/2021-hottest-year.html

https://www.post-gazette.com/business/powersource/2022/01/11/U-S-emissions-surged-in-2021-putting-the-nation-further-off-track-from-its-climate-targets/stories/202201110071