The United States is aiming to cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half by the end of the decade, President Biden has announced.
The White House confirmed on Thursday that the administration is setting a goal of reducing U.S. greenhouse gas pollution by 50 to 52 percent from 2005 levels by 2030, and Biden spoke on this target during a climate summit with world leaders that took place on Earth Day.
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