U.S. Emissions Jumped in 2025 as Coal Power Rebounded NYT: Science By:Brad Plumer 13 January 2026 at 05:02 The increase in planet-warming emissions came after two years of decline as demand for electricity has been surging. © Charlie Riedel/Associated PressA coal-fired power plant near Emmett, Kan. Demand for power has started surging in recent years amid a boom in data centers, an upswing of domestic manufacturing and the spread of electric vehicles.
Login
