EIA: US energy-related CO2 emissions down 2.4% in 2011 while GDP rose
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 14, 2012
Factors influencing the decrease included: In 2011, transportation-related carbon dioxide emissions fell primarily due to higher fuel costs, improvements in fuel efficiency, and a reduction in miles traveled. In 2010, the price of regular gasoline averaged $2.78 This contributed to a decline in gasoline consumption of 2.9%
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