This State's Power Grid Leads the Country in Both Clean Energy and Pollution

To mitigate climate change, the Biden Administration aims for an emissions-free U.S. power grid by 2035, but state policies vary widely on fossil fuel reliance.

The U.S. emitted 6.3 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases in 2022, with 25% stemming from electricity production, highlighting the power sector's pollution significance.

Electricity production from coal has decreased by over 57% in the past decade, while renewable sources like wind and solar have tripled, demonstrating a meaningful shift.

The federal government must adopt effective strategies to overcome state-level challenges and fulfill its commitment to an emissions-free power grid by the target year.

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