The US released an estimated 5,970 MtCO2e in 2023 (excl. LULUCF), a change of -1.4 % compared to 2022.
Per capita GHG emissions were 18 tCO2e in 2023. (Highest in the world)
Cumulative CO2 emissions since 1850 were 527 GtCO2, or about 20% of global emissions to date.
Meanwhile at #COP29 “House Republicans delivered an aggressive message in support of oil, gas, and coal”
https://grist.org/politics/cop29-republicans-august-pfluger-congress-trump/
#ClimateCrisis
Per capita GHG emissions were 18 tCO2e in 2023. (Highest in the world)
Cumulative CO2 emissions since 1850 were 527 GtCO2, or about 20% of global emissions to date.
Meanwhile at #COP29 “House Republicans delivered an aggressive message in support of oil, gas, and coal”
https://grist.org/politics/cop29-republicans-august-pfluger-congress-trump/
#ClimateCrisis
Trump’s GOP at UN climate talks: We’re in charge now
In a swaggering press conference at COP29, House Republicans aggressively touted oil, gas, and coal — but kept their options open.Jake Bittle (Grist)