It's become something of a clich in energy-policy discussions: The United States is making headway on global warming and slashing its carbon-dioxide emissions all because of a glut of cheap natural gas that's elbowing out dirty coal power. Read full article >>
Natural Gas Isn't The Only Reason U.s. Carbon Emissions Are Falling
Brad Plumer, Washington Post
Fri, 02/15/2013 - 12:09pm
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