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Apr 2021
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Can the U.S. Win Back Its Climate Credib...

The New York Times
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During a global climate summit, President Biden signaled America’s commitment to fighting climate change with an ambitious target: The U.S. will cut its economywide carbon emissions by 50 percent of 2005 levels by 2030. What became clear is that the rest of the world has become cautious about following the United States’ lead after years of commitments sh ... Show More
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