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Washington's Emissions Surge 8.8% After 2020 Decline

1/8/2025

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Washington saw a significant drop in greenhouse gas emissions by 13.8% in 2020, only to face an alarming 8.8% rise in 2021, surpassing 1990 levels. The surge was largely fueled by transportation, even as electricity emissions plummeted by 15%. With ambitious goals set for 2030, the state faces a daunting challenge to achieve a 45% reduction from those historic levels.

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Washington saw a significant drop in greenhouse gas emissions by 13.8% in 2020, only to face an alarming 8.8% rise in 2021, surpassing 1990 levels. The surge was largely fueled by transportation, even as electricity emissions plummeted by 15%. With ambitious goals set for 2030, the state faces a daunting challenge to achieve a 45% reduction from those historic levels.