US emissions projected to remain high under Project 2025 scenario

Emissions, bn tonnes of CO2

No change

Pre IRA and EPA Rules

Project 2025

Climate commitments

6

4

2

0

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

No change

Pre IRA and EPA Rules

Project 2025

Climate commitments

6

4

2

0

2025

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

Guardian graphic. Source: Energy Innovation. Note: IRA refers to the emissions reductions measures within the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, EPA to the Environmental Protection Agency. Climate commitments are based on US commitments to achieve net zero by 2050