US greenhouse gas emissions spiked 2% in 2013
After two years of decline, total US greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere because of human activity increased 2% in 2013 over the previous year. That surge was fueled, in large part, because of a growing economy, falling coal prices and a cold winter, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday in its annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory.
Emissions across nearly all sectors grew in 2013, with increased GHG emissions from electricity generation, more vehicle miles travelled on the nation’s roadways and greater industrial production, according to the EPA.
