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Ask a Scientist: The US Has to Do More to Meet Its Carbon Emissions Reduction Goals

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The legislation committed nearly $400 billion to support, among other things, wind and solar power, battery storage, electric vehicles, and other clean energy technologies that will make a significant dent in US heat-trapping emissions. First, decarbonizing the electricity sector mainly with wind and solar to replace coal and fossil gas.

Carbon Emissions

Carbon Emissions Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2030

Killing King Coal is the First Step Towards Halving Our Emissions

Edouard Stenger

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Both the United States and the European Union electricity generations have 25-30% coal (historically much higher, hence its title of King), natural gas 35%, nuclear 20-25% and renewables make up 15% on both markets. Yet, coal account for two-thirds of the carbon emissions of electricity generation in both regions. Current situation.

Carbon Dioxide

Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides

Ask a Scientist: The US Has to Do More to Meet Its Carbon Emissions Reduction Goals

Killing King Coal is the First Step Towards Halving Our Emissions

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