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U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions up 1% in 2014 as buildings, transport energy use rises November 24, 2015

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Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions decreased in nearly every state from 2005 to 2013 November 23, 2015

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United States and China advance policies to limit CO2 emissions November 18, 2015

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Vehicle standards around the world aim to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions October 30, 2015

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Coal production using mountaintop removal mining decreases by 62% since 2008 July 7, 2015

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EIA celebrates 20 years on the Internet June 30, 2015

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Marine Fuel Choice For Ocean Going Vessels Within Emission Control Areas June 11, 2015

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Efficiency moderates effects of higher electricity prices under proposed Clean Power Plan June 11, 2015

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Proposed Clean Power Plan rule would reduce coal production, especially in the West June 10, 2015

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Under the proposed Clean Power Plan, natural gas, then renewables, gain generation share May 27, 2015

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Proposed Clean Power Plan rule cuts power sector CO2 emissions to lowest level since 1980s May 26, 2015

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EIA's Annual Energy Outlook will be released later today April 14, 2015

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Large reduction in distillate fuel sulfur content has only minor effect on energy content February 24, 2015

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Lower electricity-related CO2 emissions reflect lower carbon intensity and electricity use October 23, 2014

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Weather-driven energy intensity increase led to higher energy-related emissions in 2013 October 22, 2014

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U.S. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions October 21, 2014

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European nations are increasing electricity generation using no-carbon sources September 22, 2014

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Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction prices continue to rise September 18, 2014

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Power sector CO2 emissions sensitive to policy changes and natural gas supply June 9, 2014

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Recent trends in energy-related CO2 emissions vary across regions and states June 3, 2014

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U.S. ethanol imports from Brazil down in 2013 May 5, 2014

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Projected CO2 emissions vary with coal and nuclear power plant retirements April 28, 2014

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Light-duty vehicle energy demand: demographics and travel behavior April 16, 2014

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Planned coal-fired power plant retirements continue to increase March 20, 2014

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Increase in wood as main source of household heating most notable in the Northeast March 17, 2014

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Many newer power plants have cooling systems that reuse water February 11, 2014

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Lower emissions cap for Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative takes effect in 2014 February 3, 2014

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EPA proposes 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard, with EIA to provide input to the final rule November 21, 2013

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EPA finalizes Renewable Fuel Standard for 2013; additional adjustments expected in 2014 August 14, 2013

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What caused the run-up in ethanol RIN prices during early 2013? June 13, 2013

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