"U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose 6 percent in 2021 as much of the country reopened as the COVID-19 vaccine became available, according to a federal analysis released Thursday.

The Environmental Protection Agency found that despite the year-over-year increase, the country’s contribution to climate change is down 17 percent from where it was in 2005.

However, preliminary data also shows that 2022 emissions from energy use also increased by about 1 percent when compared to 2021, the agency said."

Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill April 13, 2023. [2]