EPA: Coal Plants Still #1 Source of U.S. Carbon Emissions

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Angela Garrone of SACE analyzes EPA's 2011 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program data, showing that coal-fired power plants remain the primary contributors to U.S. carbon emissions, accounting for 67% of national carbon pollution. The Southeast contains 6 of the nation's top 20 carbon-polluting states, totaling 456 million metric tons of CO2e annually, with 11 regional power plants each emitting over 10 million metric tons per year. The article advocates for shutting down coal-fired plants and investing in clean energy alternatives including energy efficiency and renewable resources.