President Biden is increasing the US emissions reduction target over the next decade, however Green energy boost It could be hindered by the incoming administration under President-elect Trump.
In 2021, Biden set a climate goal for the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030.
However, under the Paris Climate Agreement, which the United States has now joined, each country must make its contribution to global emissions reductions every five years under the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
In his latest contribution to the world Climate Change Convention Under the NDC, Biden on Thursday set a new goal to cut more emissions over the next decade — but Trump suggested starting a possible withdrawal from a global climate treaty.
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President Biden has set a new climate target for the United States (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Biden's new target, which was formally submitted to the UN Climate Change Secretariat, seeks to reduce emissions by 61% to 66% by 2035.
During his election campaign. Trump said Politico said he would be in favor of withdrawing from the treaty when he takes office, which could impact the new climate target.
The Paris Climate Agreement was established at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015 as a legally binding treaty between approximately 195 parties committed to international cooperation on climate change.
President-elect Trump has indicated that he would be open to withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement when he begins his second administration. (Rick Scottri/AP Photo)
The United States entered into the agreement for the first time under Former President Barack Obama in 2016, but was withdrawn under Trump in 2020.
If Trump chooses to withdraw from the agreement A The second timeIt can happen at a faster pace than the first.
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Trump also has the option of introducing the treaty To the Senate For advice and consent, which would require two-thirds approval for the United States to rejoin the climate agreement – which would create a potential obstacle for future administrations seeking to return to the agreement.
