Years of education, protest, and lobbying seem to be finally having an effect on U.S. environmental policies, though not without constant Republican resistance and Democratic vacillation and so far, neither fast enough or strong enough for the change we need. The oil and coal companies relentless drive for profits and their political power represent the great obstacle to lowering CO2 emissions and saving the planet and the human race from climate change’s devasting effects. But beyond that, the entire culture’s emphasis on growth companies, unions, or consumers represents a barrier to change.
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Throughout Climate Week, several commitments and initiatives
were announced by various agencies and countries. This roundup
highlights some of the key details on items that were released.
White House Announcements
For the U.S. nationally determined contribution (NDC)
under the Paris Agreement, President Joe Biden committed the nation to reducing its
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50 percent to 52 percent below
its 2005 emissions by 2030.
President Biden announced international climate finance commitments to assist developing
countries reduce GHG emissions.
The Biden Administration released a new report from the Interagency Working