It will probably be bad news if readers see a headline like this from the incoming Musk/Trump/Vance Administration.
That said, the Biden/Harris Administration announcement of a new climate target for the United States: a 61-66 percent reduction in 2035 from 2005 levels in economy-wide net greenhouse gas emissions should be met with enthusiasm from everyone in the country who cares about the air we breathe, the water we drink, the Earth we walk on, and the clean energy revolution the Biden/Harris Administration and their allies at the state and local level have unleashed.
According to a White House statement:
"This 2035 NDC aligns with President Biden’s target of a net zero greenhouse gas economy no later than 2050 and marks an ambitious capstone to President Biden’s climate legacy, focused on investment, innovation, creating millions of good-paying and union jobs, building the clean energy economy of the future, reducing costs for all Americans, advancing environmental justice, and improving the health and security of communities across America. There are multiple paths to reach these targets, and U.S. Federal, state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments have numerous tools available to work with civil society and the private sector to mobilize investment in the years ahead while supporting a stronger, fairer economy."
In a video statement announcing the new target, President Joe Biden said:
"I'm proud that my Administration is carrying out the boldest climate agenda in American History...By setting standards to cut pollution on cars and trucks and power plants, and by signing into law the most significant investments in climate ever in the history of the world. That's why I'm proud to announce an ambitious new goal to cut greenhouse emissions by more than 60 percent by 2035. That's leading to more good-paying jobs, more affordable energy, cleaner air, cleaner water, healthier environment for everyone...We're unleashing American ingenuity and innovation...Together, we're going to turn this existential threat into a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform our nation for generations to come. I know we can do this. We're the United States of America. There's nothing beyond our capacity if we work together."
In the White House Statement, the Administration cited various examples of how state and local governments are doing their part to carry out the clean energy revolution.
In Arizona, the White House noted:
"(Arizona) has added over 370,000 new jobs, and unleashed more than $120 billion in private-sector investment. Investments include $5.5 billion to build a battery facility outside Phoenix that will produce batteries for 350,000 electric vehicles per year."
Commenting on social media about the Biden/Harris Administration announcement, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego wrote:
"Phoenix is ready to do our part, advancing clean energy and reducing emissions to build a healthy, sustainable future for our community. President Biden’s goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% by 2035 sets the standard for the urgent action we need."
With the investments at the federal, state, and local levels in all parts of the United States, including largely Republican ones that welcome the green and blue-collar jobs that are being created in these sectors, and the price of clean energy products falling, the White House concluded their statement with:
"In the years to come, leadership will come from all across American society – cities and states, Tribes and territories, small and big businesses, working communities, individual Americans and the private sector working together to seize the economic opportunity, create jobs, and build the clean energy economy. This new clean energy economy, enabled by the forward-looking policies of this Administration, will continue to grow – and the United States will continue to create good jobs and cut carbon pollution right here at home."
For those who care about Climate Change and converting to clean energy, the Biden/Harris Administration will be missed.
It will now be up to these cities, states, tribal communities, and territories to carry on the work supported by the Biden/Harris Ad
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