U.S. GHG Emissions Rebound In 2021 As Economy Recovers From Virus

As the U.S. economy started to recover last year from the covid pandemic, greenhouse gas emissions surged toward pre-pandemic levels, with some researchers suggesting the tally underscores the need for additional federal climate policy to meet the Biden administration’s 2030 climate targets. Research firm the Rhodium Group in a preliminary estimate released Jan. 10 finds 2021 GHG emissions increased 6.2% from 2020 levels, though they are still 5% below 2019 levels. The rebound in emissions was largely expected, as much...