Research Finds That Household Actions May Contribute 40% of Cumulative Emissions Reductions under the IIJA and IRA
August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
The role of household actions in reducing carbon emissions worldwide has been hotly debated, but the United States data confirm their significance. In 2021, households accounted for roughly one third of U.S. CO2 emissions, with the residential sector representing over 19% and passenger and light duty vehicles representing another 22%.
A new paper from Vanderbilt researchers demonstrates th . . .
The role of household actions in reducing carbon emissions worldwide has been hotly debated, but the United States data confirm their significance. In 2021, households accounted for roughly one third of U.S. CO2 emissions, with the residential sector representing over 19% and passenger and light duty vehicles representing another 22%.
A new paper from Vanderbilt researchers demonstrates th . . .