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Biden Makes New Pledge For U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A 50% Cut

Scott Detrow

April 22, 2021

Emissions from a coal-fired power plant are silhouetted against the setting sun in Independence, Mo., in February. President Biden is announcing a new pledge for the U.S. to reduce carbon emissions under the Paris climate agreement. (AP)

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