US greenhouse gas emissions fell in 2019 due to less coal consumption, data shows
5 years ago

US greenhouse gas emissions fell in 2019 due to less coal consumption, data shows

CNN  

CNN — At last, there’s a small bit of good news concerning the state of the planet. After rising sharply in 2018, US greenhouse gas emissions reversed course and dropped an estimated 2.1% in 2019, according to an analysis of preliminary figures published Tuesday by the Rhodium Group, a private data analytics firm. That’s roughly equal to the annual greenhouse gas emissions produced by the entire economy of the Philippines, Hannah Pitt, a senior analyst at the Rhodium Group and a co-author of the group’s 2019 emissions report, told CNN. Power generation, which accounts for just one-fourth of overall US emissions, was the only sector of the US economy that significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. “But if we’re not making progress on the rest, it’s going to be hard for us to make progress on the whole.” And the report makes clear that despite the modest progress made in 2019, the cuts are nowhere near what is needed for the US to meet its Paris agreement reduction targets.

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US gas-fired power boom reveals key emissions payoff in 2024: Maguire
1 week ago

US gas-fired power boom reveals key emissions payoff in 2024: Maguire

Live Mint  

By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Jan 8 - For the first time, over 1 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide was discharged from U.S. gas-fired power stations in a single year during 2024, marking a new pollution threshold for the world's largest gas producer and consumer. And as U.S. coal plants discharge 77% more CO2 per unit of electricity than …

Fossil fuel use, emissions hit record highs in 2023, industry report says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Fossil fuel use, emissions hit record highs in 2023, industry report says

Al Jazeera  

Renewables’ share of global energy consumption reaches nearly 15 percent, an all-time high. Global fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions hit record highs last year, even as renewables generated more energy than ever before, an industry report has found. Fossil fuel consumption rose 1.5 percent compared with 2022, while emissions increased 2.1 percent, the Statistical Review of World Energy …

Global energy-related CO2 emissions hit record high in 2023: International Energy Agency
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Global energy-related CO2 emissions hit record high in 2023: International Energy Agency

The Hindu  

“Global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide hit a record high last year, driven partly by increased fossil fuel use in countries where droughts hampered hydropower production,” International Energy Agency said on February 29. “Far from falling rapidly — as is required to meet the global climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement — CO2 emissions reached a new record …

US emissions rose in 2022. Here’s why that’s not as bad as it sounds
2 years ago

US emissions rose in 2022. Here’s why that’s not as bad as it sounds

Salon  

A new report from the Rhodium Group, a research firm that models greenhouse gas emissions, brings good news and bad news. First, the bad: U.S. emissions increased by just over 1 percent last year, making 2022 the second consecutive year of carbon emissions growth since the American economy began recovering from the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The drop …

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions jumped in 2021, a threat to climate goals
3 years ago

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions jumped in 2021, a threat to climate goals

NPR  

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions jumped in 2021, a threat to climate goals Enlarge this image toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Mario Tama/Getty Images U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose by 6.2% last year compared with 2020, new data released Monday shows. "We need to see annual emission reductions of around 5% each year, and this year we saw emissions grow over …

Global power sector emissions rise to pre-pandemic levels, finds review
3 years, 4 months ago

Global power sector emissions rise to pre-pandemic levels, finds review

Hindustan Times  

Rising global electricity demand in the first half of 2021 outpaced growth in clean electricity leading to an increase in emissions-intensive coal power. Global electricity demand also rose by 5% in the first half of 2021 as compared to pre-pandemic levels, which was mostly met by wind and solar power but also an increase in coal power. Even as many …

Despite The Focus On Fighting Climate Change, U.S. Demand For Coal Surged This Summer
3 years, 4 months ago

Despite The Focus On Fighting Climate Change, U.S. Demand For Coal Surged This Summer

NPR  

Despite The Focus On Fighting Climate Change, U.S. Demand For Coal Surged This Summer The U.S. is expected to burn more coal to generate electricity this year. High natural gas prices and electricity demand are boosting coal for now, but the industry will likely start to decline. He says they plan to reduce their carbon footprints to address climate change, …

Climate change: Coal is powering the economic recovery from the Covid crisis, IEA says
3 years, 8 months ago

Climate change: Coal is powering the economic recovery from the Covid crisis, IEA says

CNN  

London CNN Business — Global carbon dioxide emissions are set to surge dangerously this year as the global economyundergoes a huge recovery. In a new report, the International Energy Agency estimates that carbon emissions from energy use are on track to spike by 1.5 billion tonnes in 2021, as heavy coal consumption in Asia, and in China in particular, outweighs …

Scientists warn of rebound after record 7% fall in global emissions
3 years, 10 months ago

Scientists warn of rebound after record 7% fall in global emissions

Hindustan Times  

Coronavirus restrictions led to a record 7% fall in global carbon emissions last year, but the drop will be short-lived unless efforts to phase out fossil fuel are intensified, a study by scientists in the journal Nature Climate Change said. The study by scientists from institutions in Australia, Britain, France, Norway and the United States, confirmed preliminary estimates from May …

Remember the pandemic greenhouse emissions drop? It’s nearly gone
3 years, 10 months ago

Remember the pandemic greenhouse emissions drop? It’s nearly gone

CNN  

CNN — Global emissions of heat-trapping gases fell dramatically last year as the pandemic forced much of the world to a halt. Fatih Birol, the IEA’s executive director, said the rebound in carbon emissions was “a stark warning that not enough is being done to accelerate clean energy transitions worldwide.” “If governments don’t move quickly with the right energy policies, …

Global energy-related emissions rise in December despite pandemic shutdowns
3 years, 10 months ago

Global energy-related emissions rise in December despite pandemic shutdowns

Hindustan Times  

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose slightly in December compared with the same month of 2019, indicating the sharp drop seen due to the pandemic was short-lived. The Paris-based intergovernmental agency said a resurgence in economic activity coupled with a lack of clean energy policies mean many countries are now seeing higher emissions than before the coronavirus outbreak. “The rebound …

Study shows Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating the end of fossil power generation
3 years, 11 months ago

Study shows Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating the end of fossil power generation

Hindustan Times  

Covid-19 has not only caused a temporary drop in global CO2 emissions, but it has also reduced the share of power generated by burning coal - a trend that could, in fact, outlast the pandemic. Fossil fuels were partly squeezed out of the electricity generation mix in 2020 and global CO2 emissions from the power sector decreased around 7 per …

US carbon emissions fell 10% in 2020
4 years ago

US carbon emissions fell 10% in 2020

CNN  

CNN — US greenhouse gas emissions dropped dramatically in 2020, helping the country meet one of its long-standing climate targets. The crisis sparked by the coronavirus pandemic caused US emissions to drop by 10.3% last year, according to preliminary estimates by the Rhodium Group, a private data analytics firm. “However, 2020 should not in any way be considered a down …

UK cutting carbon from power grid ‘almost twice as fast as any other major economy’
4 years, 1 month ago

UK cutting carbon from power grid ‘almost twice as fast as any other major economy’

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK cut carbon from its power supply at almost twice the pace of any …

Climate crisis: Wind and solar produce record 10% of world’s electricity, but scientists warn faster change is needed
4 years, 5 months ago

Climate crisis: Wind and solar produce record 10% of world’s electricity, but scientists warn faster change is needed

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Over the first half of 2020, wind turbines and solar panels together produced a record 10 per cent of …

America is trailing in the clean energy race
4 years, 8 months ago

America is trailing in the clean energy race

CNN  

New York CNN Business — The United States is falling behind other countries in the race to transition to a clean energy future, according to a report released Wednesday by the World Economic Forum. “The weakening of fuel economy standards in the United States raise concerns over the level of political commitment to the energy transition,” the report said. While …

Emissions from coal power see 'biggest fall' in decades, report finds
4 years, 10 months ago

Emissions from coal power see 'biggest fall' in decades, report finds

Daily Mail  

Emissions from coal power saw the 'biggest fall' in decades last year as electricity generation switched toward solar and wind, a report has found. The global study by climate think tank Ember found that electricity generation from coal fell 3 per cent in 2019 — leading to a 2 per cent reduction in carbon emissions. Scroll down for video Emissions …

Here’s why global CO2 emissions fell by the most since 1990
4 years, 10 months ago

Here’s why global CO2 emissions fell by the most since 1990

Al Jazeera  

A steep drop in the use of coal to generate power led to the fall in emissions last year, a new study shows. Global carbon dioxide emissions from the power sector fell by 2 percent last year, the biggest fall since at least 1990, owing to reduced coal usage in Europe and the United States, according to a study published …

Despite everything, U.S. emissions dipped in 2019
5 years ago

Despite everything, U.S. emissions dipped in 2019

Salon  

Just a week into the new year, and the first estimate of how much planet-cooking pollution the United States belched into the atmosphere last year is already in. Perhaps surprisingly, total emissions fell 2 percent compared with the year before, according to the Rhodium Group, a research firm that frequently crunches climate numbers. “It’s a good-news bad-news story,” said Trevor …

Global emissions will hit another record high this year despite a decline in coal use
5 years, 1 month ago

Global emissions will hit another record high this year despite a decline in coal use

CNN  

CNN — Carbon dioxide emissions are expected to reach another record high this year, a new report found Wednesday, with scientists warning the world is losing time to make the drastic reductions needed to avert a climate catastrophe. To achieve this, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, said global net emissions of carbon dioxide would need to fall by …

The world will get half its power from wind, solar by 2050
5 years, 6 months ago

The world will get half its power from wind, solar by 2050

Live Mint  

Nearly half the world’s electricity will come from renewable energy by 2050 as costs of wind, solar and battery storage continue to plummet. Wind, solar and batteries are poised to enable the power sector to meet its share of emission cuts required under the Paris climate agreement, at least until 2030, according to BNEF. By 2050, solar and wind will …

America’s renewable energy set to surpass coal for the first month ever
5 years, 8 months ago

America’s renewable energy set to surpass coal for the first month ever

CNN  

New York CNN Business — America’s clean energy revolution is on the verge of a tipping point. The renewable energy sector is projected to generate more electricity than coal during the month of April, according to a recent report published by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. “The transition that’s going on in the electric sector in the …

Energy demand in 2018 exceeded renewables growth, caused record emission levels
5 years, 9 months ago

Energy demand in 2018 exceeded renewables growth, caused record emission levels

Firstpost  

The main drivers of this were a robust global economy & heating & cooling needs in some countries. A 2.3 percent jump in global energy demand last year outstripped the expansion of renewables and helped drive record-high greenhouse gas emissions, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday. “We have seen an extraordinary increase in global energy demand in 2018, growing at …

US carbon emissions rise sharply in 2018 – after 3 years of decline
6 years ago

US carbon emissions rise sharply in 2018 – after 3 years of decline

CNN  

CNN — After three years of decline, climate-change-causing carbon emissions rose sharply in the United States last year, according to new research. Carbon emissions increased 3.4% in 2018, marking the second-largest annual gain in more than two decades, according to preliminary power generation data analyzed by the Rhodium Group, an independent economic policy research provider. “Most of the increase last …

U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions Are Once Again On The Rise
6 years ago

U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions Are Once Again On The Rise

NPR  

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Are Once Again On The Rise Enlarge this image toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Mario Tama/Getty Images Carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. are on the rise again after several years of decline, and a booming economy is the cause. That's according to a report out today from the Rhodium Group, an independent research firm that tracks …

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