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How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled

How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled

A fast drop in coal use played a big role, but there was more, as these charts show.

06.11.2025 2

The Conversation

Valerie Thomas

From watts to warheads: Secretary of energy oversees big science research and the US nuclear arsenal

The Energy Department has a dual mission with a heavy science focus and manages large, expensive programs, many of which are behind schedule and over...

12.01.2025 10

The Conversation

Valerie Thomas

US Oil and Gas Production Surged to Record Highs Under Both Trump and Biden-Harris

The United States is producing more oil and natural gas today than ever before, and far more than any other country. So, what roles did the Trump-...

11.09.2024 9

CounterPunch

Valerie Thomas

Under both Trump and Biden-Harris , US oil and gas production surged to record highs, despite very different energy goals

The United States is producing more oil and natural gas today than ever before, and far more than any other country. So, what roles did the Trump-...

09.09.2024 2

The Conversation

Valerie Thomas

US oil and gas production surged to record highs under both Trump and Biden-Harris , despite very different energy goals

The United States is producing more oil and natural gas today than ever before, and far more than any other country. So, what roles did the Trump-...

09.09.2024 10

The Conversation

Valerie Thomas