U.S. carbon pollution rose in 2025, a reversal from prior years
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- U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.4% in 2025 compared to the previous year.
- Factors contributing to the rise include a cold winter, growth in data centers and cryptocurrency mining, and higher natural gas prices.
- Coal power increased by 13% due to rising natural gas prices.
- Solar power generation grew by 34%, surpassing hydroelectric power.
- Zero-carbon energy sources now supply 42% of U.S. power.
- Trump administration's environmental policy rollbacks had minimal impact in 2025 but may affect future emissions.
- Experts warn that the emissions increase is a concerning trend, favoring fossil fuels over cleaner energy.