Former president Joe Biden invited 40 global leaders to the Leaders Climate Summit on a virtual event that occurred on April 22nd, 2021 (AKA Earth Day). A lot happened at the virtual summit, including President Biden discussing climate change and reducing to 50-52% in US greenhouse emissions. It is clear that Biden is committed to help the planet by supporting the clean energy industry and now, reducing the greenhouse gas emissions from the country. The latter is a great statement since the US is the second biggest carbon emitter. So, this Summit marks the beginning of a fight against climate change. The main objective of this Administration is to set the nation right on course so it doesn’t step away from the climate battle, no matter who is in the office in the future.
Otras naciones importantes también se comprometieron. Japón, Canadá, Rusia y Corea del Sur se comprometieron a reducir las emisiones para 2030 y para 2050, cero emisiones. Sin embargo, India y China no aumentaron sus metas actuales.
Estos fueron los principales puntos en la agenda:
Energía limpia
Climate change appears to be at the forefront of the economic agenda. Not only does he want to help the environment, but he wants to rebuild the economy by doing so. Biden made emphasis on the green policies with wind, solar and nuclear powered economy. To reach a 100% carbon-free America by 2035, the Biden administration has pledged to move away from fossil fuels. For example, Biden’s current plan includes $174 billion allocated just toward electric vehicle infrastructure.
Estados Unidos como líder
Bidden dijo que Estados Unidos liderará el camino y dará ejemplo al reducir hasta un 52% de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero para 2030. También sugirió que todos hagan lo que puedan para limitar sus emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero y salvar el medio ambiente. A principios de este año, Estados Unidos se incorporó al Acuerdo de París. Demostrando que todos debemos trabajar juntos para luchar contra la crisis climática.
Fuente: Forbes Advisor