My experience at COP28 further solidified my belief that the U.S. must continue to lead global efforts to curb carbon emissions and ensure all nations meet their climate commitments. Without U.S. leadership, all our collective progress is at risk.
Last Congress, New Dems played a critical role in passing the Inflation Reduction Act, which positioned the U.S. as a world leader in halving our emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050. Under Democratic leadership in the White House and in Congress, we are lowering methane emissions, making clean energy technologies like solar panels and electric vehicles more affordable for American families, strengthening our electric grid and energy security, and creating an estimated 1.5 million new jobs to assist our transition to clean energy. Each of these efforts will make our economy stronger, our air cleaner, and our planet safer.
Of course, more work remains to lower costs, improve energy efficiency, and eliminate barriers blocking the deployment and adaptation of innovative climate technologies. Enough hamstringing progress – it’s time for action.
In the weeks and months ahead, New Dems will continue working to advance these initiatives and ultimately execute the most ambitious energy and climate agenda in history.
Scientists and climate experts have consistently warned us that we must meet this moment with the urgency it demands. COP28 made it clear that tackling the climate crisis requires every country across the world to do their part—and America must continue to lead that fight.
New Dems have the roadmap to make this goal a reality. Let’s get it done.
You can read my full op-ed in Newsweek about my experience at COP 28 here.
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