Biden, on his way out, sets 'ambitious' climate goal: Cut US greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%

President Joe Biden is pledging to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% by 2035. Biden is seeking to ensure his legacy on slowing global warming, even as President-elect Donald Trump vows to undo much of Biden’s climate work when he takes office next month.

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Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 650d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60% as he exits world stage

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 650d ago

Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60 percent as he exits world stage

Scientific AmericanLean Left· 650d ago

Biden Pledges Huge Climate Emissions Cuts He Can’t Enforce. Here’s Why It Still Matters

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Wyoming Public Media, NPR
Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· 650d ago

Biden set an ambitious new climate goal. Will it still matter under Trump?

NPRLean Left· 650d ago

Biden set an ambitious new climate goal. Will it still matter under Trump?

GristLean Left· 650d ago

Biden just set a big new climate goal. Can the U.S. achieve it?

Center

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NewsweekCenter· 650d ago

Biden sets new emissions targets in a final flurry of climate action

UPICenter· 650d ago

Biden administration sets new goals for cutting greenhouse gas emissions

Ran by 2 outlets· The Columbian, WTOP Washington DC
The ColumbianCenter· 650d ago

Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60% as he exits the world stage

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 650d ago

Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60% as he exits the world stage

Ran by 2 outlets· Phys, Digital Journal
PhysCenter· 650d ago

White House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump's return

Digital JournalCenter· 650d ago

White House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump's return

CBS NewsCenter· 650d ago

Biden sets new climate goal for slashing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions

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Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Winchester Star, MyNorthwest
Winchester StarLean Right· 650d ago

Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60% as he exits world stage

MyNorthwestLean Right· 650d ago

Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60% as he exits world stage

Oil PriceLean Right· 650d ago

Biden Pledges 61% Emissions Cut by 2035 Ahead of Trump Presidency

New York PostLean Right· 650d ago

Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60% — as Trump vows to undo climate work

In Final Days, Biden Sets Aggressive New Climate Goal, Aiming To Curb Emissions More Than 60 Percent by 2035

Washington ExaminerRight· 650d ago

Biden reveals new climate targets, seeking to curb emissions more than 60% by 2035

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The GuardianLean Left· 650d ago

Biden declares tougher 2035 emissions targets weeks before Trump return

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