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Energy-related CO2 emissions for first six months of 2016 are lowest since 1991

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Energy-related CO2 emissions from natural gas surpass coal as fuel use patterns change

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Clean Power Plan implementation choices by states could affect electricity generation mix

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Proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles would reduce diesel consumption

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Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction prices decline

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Clean Power Plan implementation decisions affect CO2 emissions and electricity prices

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Clean Power Plan accelerates the growth of renewable generation throughout United States

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Future power sector carbon dioxide emissions depend on status of Clean Power Plan

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Projected growth in CO2 emissions driven by countries outside the OECD

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Carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation in 2015 were lowest since 1993

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U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in 2015 are 12% below their 2005 levels

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Natural gas leak at California storage site raises environmental and reliability concerns

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U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions up 1% in 2014 as buildings, transport energy use rises

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Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions decreased in nearly every state from 2005 to 2013

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United States and China advance policies to limit CO2 emissions

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Vehicle standards around the world aim to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions

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Marine Fuel Choice For Ocean Going Vessels Within Emission Control Areas

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Efficiency moderates effects of higher electricity prices under proposed Clean Power Plan

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Proposed Clean Power Plan rule would reduce coal production, especially in the West

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Under the proposed Clean Power Plan, natural gas, then renewables, gain generation share

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Recent Data

Carbon dioxide emissions by fuel
million metric tons
  2012 2013 2014 P 2015 P
Petroleum and other liquid fuels 2240 2272 2279 2286
Natural gas 1362 1391 1414 1418
Coal 1653 1722 1753 1720
Total fossil fuels 5255 5385 5446 5424
Source: Short-Term Energy Outlook Renewables and Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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Environment overview: 10/28/2014 Monthly Energy Review
Carbon dioxide emissions: 11/12/2014 Short Term Energy Outlook

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