"Record Warmth Helps Shrink U.S. Carbon Emissions"

"As the first half of 2016 blew away temperature records, it also blew away some carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels in the U.S., a new U.S. Department of Energy report shows.

Energy related carbon dioxide emissions hit their lowest point since 1991 during the first six months of 2016 because of mild weather, declining coal use and increased use of wind, solar and hydropower. By the end of the year, 2016 is expected to see the lowest level of energy related carbon emissions of any full year since 1992, according to the report, released Wednesday.

Carbon emissions from generating electricity, mostly at coal-fired power plants, are the largest single contributor of greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change."

Bobby Magill reports for Climate Central October 12, 2016.

Source: Climate Central, 10/13/2016