Column: US power system gets gasier, but not much cleaner, in 2023
U.S. power producers have increased their electricity output from natural gas more than from clean power sources in the first eight months of 2023, as low wind speeds and high demand for air conditioners affected clean power generation; however, overall generation from coal decreased by 21%, demonstrating ongoing efforts to reduce pollution.
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