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Coal Rebound Pushes U.S. Emissions Higher in 2025

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Source: The New York Times
Coal Rebound Pushes U.S. Emissions Higher in 2025
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U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose 2.4% in 2025, driven by a coal-power rebound as electricity demand climbed (notably from AI data centers) and colder weather boosting heating use; coal burn rose about 13% from 2024, while solar surged 34% and wind grew modestly. Transportation emissions remained flat thanks to hybrid and electric vehicles, though Trump-era policy changes could slow future declines. Methane leaks per barrel fell about 62% since 2015, but EPA rules have been delayed. Emissions are ~18% below 2005 levels and far from Biden’s 2030 target, with Rhodium Group forecasting slower declines ahead due to policy shifts.

Topics:businessenvironment#climate-policy#coal-power#data-centers#electricity-demand#emissions-2025#environment
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  1. U.S. Emissions Jumped in 2025 as Coal Power Rebounded  The New York Times
  2. Preliminary US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimates for 2025  Rhodium Group
  3. US carbon pollution rose in 2025 in reversal of previous years’ reductions  The Guardian
  4. Cold and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions  BBC
  5. Power, building sectors drive rise in US greenhouse gas emissions, report says  Reuters

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