You’re Doing It Wrong! US Carbon Emissions (Probably) Spiked Up In 2018
Shocker! A new carbon emissions study indicates that the wheels have come off the decarbonization train in the United States. And now for the good news…
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Transportation Now Largest Contributor To Carbon Emissions In USA, For 1st Time In 40 Years
After 40 or so years away from the “gold medal” position, the US transportation sector has once again emerged to claim the mantle of being the top contributor of carbon emissions in the country, according to a new report from the US Public Interest Research Group (US PIRG). What this … [continued]
Debunking 4 Myths About The Clean Energy Transition, Part 4: Carbon Emissions
Debunking the clean energy myth that natural gas generation is the main reason for decreased U.S. carbon emissions
Renewables & Energy Efficiency Responsible For 70% Of Carbon Emission Drop Since 2007
Renewable energy development and implemented energy efficiency measures are responsible for 70% of the the drop in US carbon dioxide emissions seen since 2007 (when a slow decline began), according to a new report from Greenpeace. The findings stand in contrast to some of the arguments put out there by … [continued]
Complexity Of US Carbon Emissions Cuts, & The 3rd Oil Crisis?
We’ve covered the intricacies of US carbon emissions cuts a few times here on CleanTechnica. I think this reader post was my favorite on the topic, but I also think this post of my own and this repost are worth a read. Shrink That Footprint has offered up another great … [continued]
Global Carbon Emissions Reached Record High In 2012
Global carbon emissions reached a new high in 2012, rising by 1.4% to 31.6 billion tons, according to the International Energy Agency. The large rise in emissions was led by China, which released 300 million more tons in 2012 than it did in 2011. As well as leading the pack … [continued]
National Survey: Nearly 90% Of Americans Say Government Should Act On Global Warming, Push Ahead…
In contrast to a bitterly divided Congress, there is also broad public support for eliminating fossil fuel subsidies, taxing carbon and greenhouse gas emissions, and lowering emissions regardless of what other countries may or may not do, according to a national survey conducted by 4C — George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication and the Yale Center for Climate Change Communication.
House, Senate Democrats Introduce Carbon Pricing Discussion Draft
The carbon tax debate continues in the US Congress as sponsors and stakeholders assert carbon-pricing legislation would address the most challenging, and interrelated, problems facing the US today. Amounting to a tax on carbon emissions, the discussion draft’s sponsors are soliciting public feedback on how best to allocate proceeds.
US Electricity Consumption Much More Evenly Distributed Than Income, Wealth
A thorough analysis of US residential electricity consumption from Opower yields important insights regarding usage, energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints.
Inaction, Threats, And New Tech Prompt Mayors To Form Gas Pipeline Safety Council
The Mayor’s Council on Pipeline Safety takes up an issue that poses both catastrophic and chronic threats to public and environmental health and safety. New hyper sensitive mobile gas-sniffing devices may give them the tool they need.
