As a result of significant investments, we have a deeper understanding of our oceans than any other country in the world. Photo by Ocean Networks Canada
A dramatic turn took place south of the border just days after U.S. President Joe Biden’s inauguration: He put a stake in the ground that set his powerhouse country moving fast on climate action in lockstep with an economic boom.
With this policy shift on climate, Biden underscored a fundamental, and likely irreversible, shift that will permanently merge climate action with a healthy economy. On his watch, the U.S. will not foot-drag on this green new deal, but rather use the urgency to protect the planet as a catalyst for the next great wave of economic innovation. The search for new and better ways to decarbonize across all sectors will inspire scientific and technological breakthroughs and spawn new opportunities. And make no mistake about it, these opportunities are high-paying jobs for workers and businesses.