Rising U.S. Carbon Emissions in 2025 Reveal Flaws in Energy and Climate Strategy

In a troubling development for America's energy future, the United States saw a 2.4% increase in heat-trapping carbon emissions last year—the first significant uptick after two decades of steady decline. This rise, detailed in a report by the Rhodium Group, spotlights how vulnerable our nation remains to volatile energy markets and shifting demand patterns. Are Short-Term Factors Masking Long-Term Energy Challenges? The study attributes this reversal primarily to an unusually cold winter driving up heating needs fueled by carbon-heavy natural gas and fuel oil, alongside explosive growth in energy-hungry data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations. Meanwhile, soaring natural gas prices...