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fromEarth911
1 week ago

U.S. Emissions Rose 2.4% in 2025 While China and India Hit Historic Coal Milestones

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose 2.4% in 2025, reversing decoupling of economic growth and carbon output while China and India cut coal generation.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

A critical climate trend just reversed-driven by crypto and data centers

After two years of declines, United States greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2025-a change driven by increased electricity use, due in part to data centers and cryptocurrency mining, as well as cold winter temperatures that meant homes required more heating. Emissions increased 2.4% in 2025, according to preliminary data from the research firm Rhodium Group. That's higher than the country's GDP growth, which increased by a projected 1.9%.
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fromTheregister
3 months ago

Coal making a comeback as US datacenters demand power

US datacenter expansion and high natural gas prices are causing a resurgence in coal generation, increasing emissions and local air-quality risks while stressing grid capacity.
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