Biden administration to announce 'ambitious' climate goal [View all]
Source: ABC News
December 19, 2024, 5:00 AM
The Biden administration will announce an "ambitious" new climate goal Thursday morning that aims to reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions by 61% to 66% by 2035.
All the countries that have signed the Paris Agreement must update their Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) every 5 years. While non-binding, these goals provide a roadmap for reaching carbon neutrality globally.
"I'm proud that my Administration is carrying out the boldest climate agenda in American history," President Biden is expected to say in a video statement. "That is why I'm proud to announce an ambitious new goal: cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% by 2035."
"That's leading to more good-paying jobs, more affordable energy, cleaner air, cleaner water, healthier environments for everyone," Biden added. "It is also creating real momentum because we're unleashing American ingenuity and innovation. American industry will keep inventing and keep investing. State, local, and Tribal governments will keep stepping up."
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Link to White House FACT SHEET - FACT SHEET: President Biden Sets 2035 Climate Target Aimed at Creating Good-Paying Union Jobs, Reducing Costs for All Americans, and Securing U.S. Leadership in the Clean Energy Economy of the Future
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