"California's planet-warming pollution shrank by 3% in 2023, one of the largest year-over-year reductions the state has seen, according to a report by nonprofit Next 10. The state's use of cleaner fuels in heavy-duty transportation, like big rigs, and its deployment of battery storage and solar energy drove this climate progress, in large part. While the transportation sector comprised the state's largest category of emissions, accounting for roughly 38% of emissions in 2023, it also saw the largest percentage decrease in emissions of any other sector, falling by 4.6%."
""This is an encouraging result, especially amid the current federal administration's hostility toward clean energy and climate change and environmental policies," said Hoyu Chong, lead researcher on Next 10's report. "California is still not quite on track to meet its 2030 goals, but I do think it's getting closer to within striking distance," Chong said. "I like to use the analogy of saving money. Even if a person might not reach their savings goal by their deadline, the fact that the person has saved something is still better than nothing, right?'""
California's planet-warming pollution declined 3% in 2023, driven largely by cleaner fuels in heavy-duty transportation and increased battery storage and solar energy deployment. The transportation sector remained the largest emissions source at roughly 38% but experienced the biggest percentage drop, falling 4.6%, primarily due to heavy-duty trucks using more biofuels. Passenger vehicle emissions dipped only slightly. Achieving the state's 2030 emissions target requires an average annual reduction rate of about 4.4%, a rate well above historic reductions. Reaching the 2045 goal of 85% below 1990 levels would require roughly doubling the current reduction pace.
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