In 2023, the United States and European Union made significant strides in reducing carbon emissions, primarily through advancements in renewable energy and shifts in energy production methods. The EU saw a sharp 15.5% reduction in emissions, driven by the addition of 17 gigawatts of wind power and 56 gigawatts of new solar panels. In the U.S., CO2 emissions fell by 3%, or approximately 134 million metric tons, with the electric power sector leading these reductions. This decline was largely attributed to an increased reliance on natural gas, which accounted for 61% of the decrease in U.S. electric power carbon dioxide emissions since 2005 and is the leading driver in total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions reductions. However, challenges remain as sectors like transportation, industry, and buildings have not seen comparable progress since the pandemic. Additionally, U.S. wind power generation experienced its first decline since the 1990s, attributed to weaker-than-normal Midwest breezes, despite the addition of around 6 gigawatts of new capacity.
America's Wind Power Production Drops For the First Time In 25 Years https://t.co/8sbQ2d28jc
Even with new capacity, U.S. wind power declined in 2023. Why? The wind didn't blow as hard. https://t.co/x3awaun3qA
US wind generation fell in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s https://t.co/fiyZGNJmYo by @michelle0728
CHART OF THE DAY: US electricity generation from wind turbines fell in 2023 for the first time since the mid-1990s despite the addition of ~6 GW of new capacity, according to @IEAGov data. The culprit was lower wind speeds. Report: https://t.co/nI69AiBaul #EnergyTransition https://t.co/lDyBuEFgzG
US wind power slipped last year for the first time in a quarter-century due to weaker-than-normal Midwest breezes https://t.co/M2i2FGmimh
U.S. leads the world in carbon emission reductions: https://t.co/LTk4RCivrk
Wind generation declined in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s https://t.co/azGdBwwbcD
US energy-related CO2Ā emissions decreased by 3% in 2023, or ~134 million metric tons, according to @EIAgov, with declines in the electric power sector leading the way. https://t.co/XVxdVFYFpS 2023 is the first year since the pandemic that US CO2 fell as the economy expanded https://t.co/1OyrgmOpMx
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions decreased by 3% in 2023Ā https://t.co/paw69V2kUM
Good news: US CO2 emissions continue to decline! More problematic: All those declines are more or less concentrated in the power sector, and we need to make more rapid progress with transportation, industry, and buildings (as well as non-energy emissions from agriculture). https://t.co/5f20pVMDEd
#TodayInEnergy - U.S. energy-related #CO2 emissions decreased by 3% in 2023 https://t.co/IABz6moQYy
Natural gas is responsible for most (61%) of the decline in U.S. electric power carbon dioxide emissions since 2005, which is also the leading driver in total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions reductions. https://t.co/RD4ig9D2x0
āEmissions fell by a steep 15.5% in 2023, largely driven by reductions in carbon from electricity generation and industry. eu countries added 17 gigawatts of windmills and covered roofs and fields with 56gw of new solar panels. Officials reckon 2024 will be another record year.ā https://t.co/bL6DajjChV