Prospects for the US climate policy under the Biden Administration

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During the presidential campaign, Joe Biden unveiled an ambitious climate agenda, promising to put the United States on an irreversible path to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 while creating millions of well-paying jobs. His ‘Plan for climate change and environmental justice’ includes proposals for 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2035, USD 2 trillion in green investments over four years, and a pledge to devote 40 percent of these investments to disadvantaged communities.

Given the relevance of such developments for global decarbonization efforts, with this event Bruegel prompted a discussion on how US climate policy is likely to evolve under the Biden administration, and which international impacts can be expected.