President Joe Biden on Thursday vowed to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent from 2005 levels by 2030.
Biden announced the new target during a virtual summit with 40 world leaders, including the heads of China and Russia.
Biden Pledges to Cut US Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half by 2030
The 50 percent reduction goal is from 2005 levels
President Joe Biden speaks to the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, from the East Room of the White House in Washington on April 22, 2021. Evan Vucci/AP Photo
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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