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US emissions up 3.4% in 2018 on natural gas growth, industry -report

Published 17:56 on January 8, 2019  /  Last updated at 00:09 on January 9, 2019  / Matthew Lithgow /  Americas, International, US

US energy-related CO2 emissions rose markedly in 2018 as natural gas-fired power output outpaced both renewables growth and declines in coal use, and as other sectors ramped up production, analysts said on Tuesday.
US energy-related CO2 emissions rose markedly in 2018 as natural gas-fired power output outpaced both renewables growth and declines in coal use, and as other sectors ramped up production, analysts said on Tuesday.


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