Reduction in US carbon emissions attributed to cheaper natural gas
In 2009, when the United States fell into economic recession, greenhouse gas emissions also fell, by 6.59 percent relative to 2008.
In 2009, when the United States fell into economic recession, greenhouse gas emissions also fell, by 6.59 percent relative to 2008.
Environment
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Environment
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Nanophysics
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Environment
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Environment
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Ecology
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Energy & Green Tech
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Energy & Green Tech
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Environment
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