How the US commitment to lower emissions will affect the fight against climate change

Feb 18, 2022

The Biden-Harris administration looks to shift the US economy to a low emissions one through investment, innovation and a push for green public procurement

The Biden-Harris administration looks to shift the US economy to a low emissions one through investment, innovation and a push for green public procurement Image: Unsplash/David Everett

Nathan Cooper

Lead, Partnerships and Engagement Strategy, Climate Action Platform, World Economic Forum

Lukas Bester

Writer, Forum Agenda

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