As this infographic using Rapid Energy Policy Evaluation and Analysis Toolkit (REPEAT) estimates shows, while annual net greenhouse gas emissions are forecast to be significantly lower by 2030 than they would be if the country’s current policies were maintained, the target is still well out of reach. REPEAT expects emissions to come closer to the desired level by 2035.
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“Not a single Republican in Congress stepped up to support my climate plan. Not one,” Biden said, speaking at a coal turned wind power plant in Massachusetts on Wednesday. “So let me be clear: climate change is an emergency.” 1
“Senate Democrats steeled themselves on Saturday night for a long slog of GOP sabotage attempts as they plodded toward passage of their signature health care, climate and tax bill.” 2
- TheGuardian.com, July 11, 2022 – No Republican senator supported a climate plan – where is the party on the issue? – The party has largely abandoned its past climate denialism, but experts and activists say the ideas Republicans have proposed are insufficient or misguided
- Politico.com, Burgess Everett, Marianne Levine, Jordain Carney, August 7, 2022 – Dems buckle up for GOP attempts to scuttle climate, tax and health care bill – Democratic senators are in the final lap of passing their long-awaited agenda.
