Emissions

China not ‘walking the walk’ on methane emissions from coal mining

“Chinese regulations on coal mining have not curbed the nation’s growing methane emissions over the past five years as intended.” No one is cutting emissions of any kind.

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EIA points out absurdity of utility efforts too shutter coal

“The Annual Energy Outlook (AEO), published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, projects carbon dioxide emissions from the power sector will decrease 9% from 2017 levels by 2050, with fossil fuels continuing to dominate electricity generation. Economy-wide carbon emissions are expected to decrease 2.5%, with reductions in the power sector and transportation offset by a 16% increase in carbon emissions from industrial sources.”

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Report: Strong growth in global CO2 emissions expected for 2018

“What is driving the rise? This year’s rising emission figures are largely due to solid growth in coal use, but coal still remains below its historical high in 2013. Coal use may soon exceed this 2013 peak if current growth continues.”

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