Why 2021 brings hope on climate change
Posted on AllSides January 5th, 2021
From The Center
Efforts to curb global warming have failed to meet the expectations of the Paris Agreement. But a new U.S. commitment gives a reason for optimism.
Buried in the $900 billion, 5,593-page economic stimulus bill recently passed by Congress – by far the longest bill ever passed by that body – lies a significant boost to efforts to address global warming: some $35 billion that will fund solar, wind, geothermal, and other clean energy programs.
Is it a big deal? “This is perhaps the most significant climate legislation Congress has...
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