Americas > US energy-related CO2 emissions reductions decline 2.7% in 2023, driven by power sector

US energy-related CO2 emissions reductions decline 2.7% in 2023, driven by power sector

Published 20:39 on April 26, 2024  /  Last updated at 20:39 on April 26, 2024  / /  Americas, US

US energy-related CO2 emissions decreased slightly year-on-year in 2023, largely due to reduced coal-fired electricity generation as natural gas and solar power generation increased, according to federal data.
US energy-related CO2 emissions decreased slightly year-on-year in 2023, largely due to reduced coal-fired electricity generation as natural gas and solar power generation increased, according to federal data.


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