Global Emissions Surge: CO₂ equivalent emissions grew by 2.1% in 2023, crossing 40 billion metric tons for the first time.
Western Decline vs. Asian Increase: While U.S. and EU emissions fell, Asia Pacific's emissions jumped by 4.9%, driven largely by China and India.
China's Dominance: China remains the...
Record World Energy Consumption and Production: Primary energy consumption increased by 2%, surpassing pre-COVID levels, with renewables growing significantly but fossil fuels still dominating.
Global Emissions Trends: Emissions fell in the U.S. and EU but surged in Asia Pacific, highlighting regional disparities in energy consumption and emissions.
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In mid-December, I wrote here that the U.S. had set a new annual oil production record:
“The U.S. set a new annual oil production record on December 15, based on data from the Energy Information Administration. Although the official monthly...
Energy Secretary says energy stockpiles to be refilled in 2024, but experts are skeptical
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A special interview by Just In The News with our Editor in Chief, Robert Rapier.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Monday that the nation’s energy stockpiles, which President Joe Biden depleted to its lowest level since the 1980s, will be refilled by the end of 2024.
“By the end of...
Missed Opportunity: Biden’s Silent State of the Union on Record U.S. Energy Production
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President Joe Biden recently delivered the 2024 State of the Union address, facing the intense spotlight that accompanies this annual event. The speech offers a prime opportunity for the President to tout achievements and rally support ahead of a grueling re-election campaign against his Republican challenger, former President Donald...