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Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction prices are the lowest since 2014

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Carbon intensity of energy use is lowest in U.S. industrial and electric power sectors

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U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions fell 1.7% in 2016

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Projected carbon dioxide emissions are sensitive to factors driving fossil fuel use

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Sulfur dioxide emissions from U.S. power plants have fallen faster than coal generation

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Power sector carbon dioxide emissions fall below transportation sector emissions

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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 and Forecast

Carbon dioxide emissions by fuel
million metric tons
  2015 2016 2017F 2018F
Petroleum and other liquid fuels 2295 2320 2324 2348
Natural gas 1473 1485 1445 1508
Coal 1480 1354 1355 1384
Total fossil fuels 5259 5171 5135 5252
Source: Short-Term Energy Outlook Renewables and Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Note: F= Forecast.

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Environment overview: 05/25/2017 Monthly Energy Review
Carbon dioxide emissions: 06/06/2017 Short Term Energy Outlook

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