The U.s. Plans To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions In Half By 2030

Adele Peters, Fast Company
Thu, 04/22/2021 - 1:31am

The goal is in line with what climate scientists say is necessary to avoid the worst impacts from climate change. The U.S. now aims to cut annual greenhouse gas emissions in half—between 50% and 52% lower than 2005 levels—by the end of the decade. The Biden administration announced the goal today as its new commitment under the Paris climate agreement, nearly doubling the previous commitment made under Obama.Read Full Story

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