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Dallas greenhouse gas emissions fall below 2015 levels, city data shows

Dallas reports 2023 greenhouse gas emissions at 18.6 million metric tons, 11% below 2015 levels.
Emissions rose slightly from 2019 by about 1% as transportation and data tracking shifted.
The city’s four-segment inventory shows Stationary energy and waste-related emissions declined notably.
Transportation emissions rose 22% since 2019, contributing to the overall change.
Aviation emissions were newly included in the 2023 inventory, expanding prior scope.
City aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030 under CCEAP.
City staff describe the inventory as a tracking tool, not a policy document.
Municipal emissions decreased 29% from 2015, despite overall gains in other sectors.
Streetlights and traffic signals reduced emissions by 57% since 2015.
Officials emphasize progress tracking to guide future climate actions.

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