Biden feels heat on emissions goal as climate summit nears - Associated Press
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FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2021, file photo President Joe Biden delivers remarks on climate change and green jobs, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. When Biden convenes a virtual climate summit on Thursday, he faces a vexing task: how to put forward a nonbinding but symbolic goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that will have a tangible impact not only on climate change efforts in the U.S. but throughout the world.(AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) FILE - In this Feb.
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Main Idea: President Joe Biden faces pressure to set a strong U.S. emissions target at his climate summit, with the outcome seen as important for both American policy and global climate efforts.
Key Points:
- Biden is expected to announce a nonbinding 2030 emissions goal at a virtual summit with 40 world leaders.
- Scientists and many advocates want the United States to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030.
- The target will shape how much the U.S. pushes on climate change after years of weak action under President Donald Trump.
- Biden is caught between Republicans who warn of higher costs and lost jobs, and critics on the left who say he still is not moving fast enough.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
A stronger Biden emissions target could raise energy costs for households and small businesses, and some workers in fossil fuel jobs may face disruption.
Positive Impact
A tougher climate goal could speed clean energy investment, create new jobs, and help limit climate damage for communities.
How did each entity affect people?
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- Primary:President Joe Bidenperson
- Major:President Donald Trumpperson
Candidate Entities9 candidates · 5 weighted vote min · 70% decision
- President Joe BidenpersonPrimaryEvaluated
Central actor making the climate target decision and convening the virtual summit.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - President Donald TrumppersonMajorEvaluated
Mentioned as the previous president associated with climate inaction.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - John KerrypersonMajorAI selected
Biden’s climate envoy, actively pressing global leaders ahead of the summit.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Environmental Defense Fundnonprofit / NGOContextCandidate
Advocacy organization quoted as backing the proposed emissions reduction goal.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Natural Resources Defense Councilnonprofit / NGOContextCandidate
Environmental group cited as supporting the 50% emissions-cut target.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Rhodium Groupeducational / research institutionContextCandidate
Research firm cited for analysis and commentary on climate diplomacy.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Kate LarsenpersonMinorCandidate
Former White House adviser cited for expert commentary on the target.
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