Americas > RGGI emissions drop 4.8% in 2016, notching sixth straight annual decline

RGGI emissions drop 4.8% in 2016, notching sixth straight annual decline

Published 00:03 on February 3, 2017  /  Last updated at 00:03 on February 3, 2017  /  Americas, US

Emissions covered under the RGGI regional carbon market dropped for a sixth straight year in 2016, falling by 4.8% or nearly 4 million short tons, with New York and New Hampshire accounting for the bulk of the decline.
Emissions covered under the RGGI regional carbon market dropped for a sixth straight year in 2016, falling by 4.8% or nearly 4 million short tons, with New York and New Hampshire accounting for the bulk of the decline.


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