EPA Releases 20th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 20th Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks yesterday.  The results show a 2% increase in greenhouse gas emissions in 2013 from 2012 levels but a 9% decrease since 2005.  EPA attributese the increase from 2012 to 2013 to increased emissions from electricity generation, an increase in miles traveled by on-road vehicles, an increase in industrial production and emissions, and changes in weather.

EPA's full report may be accessed here.