USA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rise 2.4% in 2025

USA greenhouse gas emissions climbed 2.4% in 2025 as increased energy demands from data centers and cold weather reversed a two-year decline.Coal usage spiked 13% to meet electricity needs following a rise in natural gas prices, while solar power also experienced substantial growth.Commercial buildings and the power sector drove most of the increase, whereas transportation-related emissions remained stable according to Rhodium Group data.