Consider This from NPR After Dire U.N. Warning On Climate, Will Anything Change?
Aug 12, 2021
John Kerry, the U.S. Special Envoy for Climate, discusses the dire warnings from a recent U.N. report on climate change, stressing the urgency of international action. He describes the report’s findings on irreversible damage and labels the upcoming U.N. climate summit in Scotland as our 'last best hope.' Kerry also highlights the challenges the Biden administration faces in implementing significant climate policies domestically while emphasizing the need for global cooperation and substantial financial commitments to support developing nations in their climate transitions.
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Irreversible Climate Change Effects
- Extreme heat and weather events are intensifying due to climate change.
- Some of the worst effects are becoming irreversible, according to a U.N. report.
Biden's Climate Goal
- President Biden aims to cut U.S. carbon emissions by half over the next decade.
- This is a crucial step towards achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century, per scientists.
Market-Driven Energy Transition
- The market is shifting towards renewable energy, with wind turbine technician being a fast-growing job.
- Financing new coal plants is becoming impossible, indicating a market-driven transition.