US Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions Declined by 2.8% in 2008; Transportation-Related Emissions Down 5.2%
Green Car Congress
MAY 20, 2009
Factors that influenced the overall emissions decrease included record-high oil prices and a decline in economic activity in the second half of the year. Oil-related emissions declined by 6%, accounting for the bulk of overall reduction in energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. Tags: Climate Change Emissions.
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