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Figure 7-27<br />

U.S. Net Emissions based on Current Measures, 1990–2025<br />

MMT CO 2 e<br />

8,000<br />

2006 Projection<br />

7,500<br />

7,000<br />

6,500<br />

2005 emissions<br />

2010<br />

Projection<br />

2014<br />

Projection -<br />

Optimistic<br />

6,000<br />

5,500<br />

5,000<br />

2025<br />

2016 Baseline<br />

4,500<br />

4,000<br />

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025<br />

Note: The 2016 Baseline only includes policies finalized by mid-2015, so it underestimates<br />

the full impact of U.S. climate policies finalized under the Adminstration's Climate Action<br />

Plan through 2016.<br />

Source: Department of State (2016).<br />

Figure 7-28<br />

U.S. Net Emissions, 1990—2025<br />

MMT CO 2 e<br />

7,000<br />

2016 Current Measures -<br />

6,500<br />

Optimistic<br />

2005 Emissions<br />

Land Sector Sink<br />

6,000<br />

Uncertainty<br />

2025<br />

5,500<br />

5,000<br />

4,500<br />

17% Below 2005<br />

26% Below 2005<br />

28% Below 2005<br />

Additional<br />

Measures<br />

4,000<br />

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025<br />

Note: Major policies included in this figure as "additional measures" such as heavy-duty<br />

vehicle standards and methane rules for oil, gas and landfills have been finalized in 2016,<br />

and would further decrease the 2016 "current measures" projection if included.<br />

Source: U.S. Department of State (2016).<br />

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