Our covid emergency must not detract attention from our slow-burn crisis of climate change. His administration has signalled a keenness to double down on the menace and is widely expected to pledge a reduction of at least half of America’s carbon emissions by 2030. It has also engaged Beijing in climate talks, stirring hopes of a ‘green race’ for carbon neutrality. We have a national target of 450 gigawatts by 2030, with solar power projected to contribute slightly over 62% of that. The Centre, on its part, should promote such a market, invest more in climate research, and forge global alliances for green-tech transfers.

Source: Mint April 21, 2021 15:33 UTC