US sets higher target on emissions cuts

Biden's plan aims to increase union jobs in clean energy as well

Emissions slash: US President Joe Biden sharply ramped up US ambitions on slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% to 52% by 2030 compared with 2005 levels — Emissions slash: US President Joe Biden sharply ramped up US ambitions on slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% to 52% by 2030 compared with 2005 levelsPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX

Naomi Klinge

Houston

Published 22 April 2021, 16:13Updated 22 April 2021, 16:22

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