Americans Consumed Less Energy in 2012, and Pumped Out Less Carbon Dioxide to Do It

On Monday the Energy Information Administration released a report showing that the carbon dioxide pollution we emit as we use energy dropped 3.8 percent in 2012.  These emissions dropped from a high of 6,023 million metric tons in 2007 through a gradual drop to 5,280 million metric tons in 2012.  2011's levels were at 5,498 million metric tons, meaning last year the country pumped out 218 million fewer metric tons of CO2 into the atmosphere.

Americans Consumed Less Energy in 2012, & Pumped Out Less Carbon Dioxide to Do It