U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2022, by 1.3% compared to the previous year according to preliminary estimates by environmental consultancy Rhodium Group.
That increase in emissions is mainly caused by sharp rise from the country’s buildings, industry and transport. The electric sector emitted slightly less, largely due to natural gas replacing coal in power stations and increased use of renewable energy.
Transportation and industry saw an increase in emissions by 1.3% and 1.5%, respectively. The two sectors make up two-thirds of total U.S. emissions.