Joe Biden must be firm on climate action, and not just in the US
America’s contribution to the global climate agenda goes far beyond its domestic goals; its influence on the world stage gives it an unparalleled ability to steer the conversation
11 April 2021 - 07:40
Sydney — US President Joe Biden is making a strong push for climate justice at home. It’s less clear how much of that commitment he’ll take to the international stage.
Biden has invited 40 world leaders, including China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, to the White House later this month to discuss how they can work together to slow global warming. Bloomberg reported that the Biden administration may double its Paris Agreement commitment ahead of the meeting. ..
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