
President Joe Biden has set fresh climate targets for the United States before climate sceptic Donald Trump takes office in January. Today the outgoing president has unveiled a new goal to slash US emissions of greenhouse gases by 61% from 2005 levels by 2035. The 10-year plan should generate "more good-paying jobs, more affordable energy, cleaner air, cleaner water, healthier environments for everyone", President Biden said. "I'm proud that my administration is carrying out the boldest climate agenda in American history," he added, citing his Inflation Reduction Act that poured...