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How the US cut emissions while its economy more than doubled | Column

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By Valerie Thomas, Valérie Thomas
| Yahoo Verified
Countries around the world have been discussing the need to rein in climate change for three decades, yet global greenhouse gas emissions — and global temperatures with them — keep rising. When it seems like we’re getting nowhere, it’s helpful to step back and examine the progress that has been made. Let’s take a look at the United States, historically the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter.
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How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled

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By Valerie Thomas, Valérie Thomas
| National Catholic Reporter Verified
Countries around the world have been discussing the need to rein in climate change for three decades, yet global greenhouse gas emissions — and global temperatures with them — keep rising. When it seems like we're getting nowhere, it's useful to step back and examine the progress that has been made. Let's take a look at the United States, historically the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter.
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How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled

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By Valerie Thomas, Valérie Thomas
| Down To Earth Verified
The US has made notable strides in reducing climate-changing emissions, even as its economy has more than doubled. Key factors include a transition from coal to natural gas for electricity, increased energy efficiency, and a surge in renewable energy use. Despite these efforts, the US still has high per capita emissions and faces challenges in meeting its climate goals, particularly with rising electricity demands from data centers and electric vehicles.
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