US oil & gas boom risks 1 billion-tonne increase in global emissions -report

Published 22:52 on February 5, 2019 / Last updated at 22:52 on February 5, 2019 / / Americas (US & Canada), International, Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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The continued boom of US oil and gas production could add 1 billion tonnes of CO2e to global GHG emissions by 2030, while displacing domestic clean energy growth, according to a study released Tuesday.
The continued boom of US oil and gas production could add 1 billion tonnes of CO2e to global GHG emissions by 2030, while displacing domestic clean energy growth, according to a study released Tuesday.


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