U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged

In 2024, America’s efforts to reduce climate change pollution stalled, with greenhouse gas emissions dropping just 0.2 percent due to increased demand for electricity leading to more natural gas burning. This setback puts the country further from President Biden’s goal of cutting emissions by 50 percent by 2030, despite a 20 percent decrease since 2005. The future of emissions reduction depends on maintaining clean energy policies and investments, as well as addressing challenges in the power and transportation sectors.

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