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San Diego's Emissions Rise, Climate Goals Under Threat

11/29/2025

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In 2023, San Diego's greenhouse gas emissions rose 2%, defying a 1.5% decrease expectation.
The rise stems from a 3% increase in driving miles and higher natural gas and electricity emissions.
This undermines the Climate Action Plan to net zero by 2035, triggering a corrective deadline.
A legal settlement requires actions by December 31 to secure alignment with the goals urged by the Climate Advisory Board and the Sierra Club.

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Story summary

In 2023, San Diego's greenhouse gas emissions rose 2%, defying a 1.5% decrease expectation.
The rise stems from a 3% increase in driving miles and higher natural gas and electricity emissions.
This undermines the Climate Action Plan to net zero by 2035, triggering a corrective deadline.
A legal settlement requires actions by December 31 to secure alignment with the goals urged by the Climate Advisory Board and the Sierra Club.