The increase in planet-warming emissions in the US in 2021 outpaced economic recovery, Rhodium Group found -- a troublesome sign for President Joe Biden's climate goals.
In a troublesome sign for President Joe Biden's climate goals, US greenhouse emissions surged back from a pandemic slump faster in 2021 than the overall economy, according to a preliminary analysis by the nonpartisan Rhodium Group.
Energy analysts had expected to see a rebound of planet-warming emissions in 2021. But even so, the growth outpaced expectations, according to Kate Larsen, a partner at Rhodium Group and a co-author of the report. "Emissions grew even faster than the economic recovery and that was largely the rebound in coal generation," Larsen told CNN, noting that"there weren't any significant policies to make economic growth less carbon-intensive.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rebounded sharply in 2021, new analysis showsU.S. greenhouse gas emissions rebounded sharply in 2021, rising about 6.2% over last year when the economy was dampened by lockdowns, restaurant closures and travel disruptions.
Les mer »
Greenhouse gases 'hit record highs' in 2021EU scientists say 2021 was the fifth warmest year on record globally and call for action against record levels of planet-warming greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
Les mer »
Natural disasters cost insurers $120 billion in 2021, Munich Re saysMarked by devastating hurricanes and cold snaps in the United States, 2021 proved the second-most costly year on record for the world's insurers, according to a tally by Munich Re said, warning that extreme weather was more likely with climate change
Les mer »
Bitcoin batters longs as liquidations copy May 2021 run to $30,000Bitcoin long liquidations are matching their dominance over shorts from May 2021.
Les mer »
The 57 Best Film Performances Of 2021Sorry, Meryl, you didn't make the cut.
Les mer »
Uniswap, OpenSea, 1inch: Nansen Indicates Top Gas Consumers of 2021Alex Svanevik, CEO of leading on-chain analytical platform Nansen, displays who used most of the gas in 2021
Les mer »