On April 22, 2021, President Biden announced greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution reduction targets for the country. His vision was revealed during a summit on climate that he was holding, which was said to be “part of the President’s focus on building back better in a way that will create millions of good-paying, union jobs, ensure economic competitiveness, advance environmental justice, and improve the health and security of communities across America.” Among the goals laid out was a new target for the U.S. to achieve a 50–52% reduction from 2005 levels in economy-wide net GHG pollution in 2030.
