"This is an exciting day for all of us who have eagerly awaited the United States' return to climate leadership on the global stage“, Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) said.
„The Nationally Determined Contribution submitted by the Biden administration sends a clear message that the United States is ready to embrace the economic transformation necessary to tackle the climate crisis. A 50-52% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is an achievable, scientifically driven goal that will put us on a path toward a clean and sustainable economy“, Wetstone stressed.
Millions of new jobs
„Meeting this ambitious target will require rapid transformation of the power sector and significant investment in a 21st century grid, which is why ACORE supports the clean energy proposals included in President Biden's American Jobs Plan“.
„The renewable energy sector already employs hundreds of thousands of Americans and is poised to do its part in the transition to a carbon-free grid, a step that will create millions of additional good-paying jobs while saving money for consumers and preventing the worst impacts of climate change“, Wetstone said.
EU decided minus 55 percent climate target by 2030
The virtual climate summit initiated by Joe Biden and attended by 40 heads of state and government will run until this evening.
The EU also decided this week to tighten its climate protection targets. By 2030, greenhouse gas emissions are to be reduced by 55 percent compared with the base year 1990. Although this falls short of demands by the the solar industry, the European Parliament and environmental groups, it is seen as an important step. (hcn)
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