Energy-related CO2 emissions are falling in every state

Energy-related CO2 emissions per capita fell in every U.S. state from 2005 to 2023, per federal data. Why it matters: The numbers indicate some success in reducing emissions to curb climate change, but the Trump administration's pro-coal , anti-wind-and-solar attitude could jeopardize that progress as it gets harder to start new clean energy projects. Driving the news: Energy-related emissions per capita fell 30% nationwide in the time frame, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) figures . Between the lines: The nationwide emissions decline was primarily a result of less...