America's climate change pollution reduction efforts stalled in 2024, with emissions falling just 0.2% compared to the previous year, highlighting the challenge of meeting ambitious climate targets.
Despite significant growth in renewable energy, total emissions remained flat in 2024 due to soaring electricity demand and increased natural gas use, delaying progress toward climate goals.
Experts warn that the U.S. needs to cut emissions nearly ten times more quickly than it has in the past decade to meet President Biden's targets for 2030.
The recent trends show that the U.S. economy grew alongside emissions reductions, serving as a positive indicator, yet the progress is still insufficient to meet climate goals.
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