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Emissions by the Big Utilities: Where They Are, What They’re Aiming For

Legal Planet

Net zero by 2030, 50% cut from 2007 by 2030. Interim goal of 50% reduction of 2007 GHG emissions by 2030. They’ve reached this interim goal in 2020, with a 52% reduction of GHG emissions from 2007 levels. (4) Carbon Reduction Goals: Net-zero carbon monoxide and methane emissions by 2050. Southern Company.

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Testimony of Michael D. Shellenberger Founder and President, Environmental Progress For the House Oversight Committee August 5, 2020

Environmental Progress

Between 1980 and 2018, US carbon monoxide levels decreased by 83 percent, lead by 99 percent, nitrogen dioxide by 61 percent, ozone by 31 percent, and sulfur dioxide by 91 percent. Renewables have the same impact everywhere in the world. By 2019, German household electricity prices were 45 percent higher than the European average.

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