US emissions plotted with GDP from 2000 to 2023. source: Bureau of Economic Analysts, Global Carbon Budget

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   Kevin Leecaster (greenfire@mstdn.social)'s status on Saturday, 13-Jan-2024 07:11:02 JST Kevin Leecaster

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   For example, do you recall Trump's 2016 campaign slogan promising to end Democrats' "War On Coal"?

   Coal generated more than 50% of US electricity 20 years ago but just 15% in 2024. That didn't happen because of GOP policies I hope you can appreciate.

   US coal production peaked at 1.17 billion tons in 2008 right before Obama took office and will collapse to 490 million tons in 2024. Down 58% from peak.
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