1 of 1
Story summary
- In 2025, U.S. power plants emitted higher levels of pollutants, with sulfur dioxide up 18%, nitrogen oxide up 7%, and carbon dioxide up 4%.
- The uptick is attributed to increased coal usage for electricity generation.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) analyzed the data and found a deviation from the long-term trend of declining emissions.
- This deviation could influence regulatory discussions and future energy policy considerations.
