New research shows that China and the U.S. could both decarbonize their grids by 80 percent between now and 2035.
The Alta Wind Energy Center, California, May 24, 2019. Credit: Daxis via Flickr
With provisions to cut U.S. emissions by 40 percent from 2005 levels by 2030, the Inflation Reduction Act has revived America’s global climate leadership. Since most of these reductions will come from a cleaner electricity sector – which is projected to be 70-85 percent carbon-free by 2030 – the United States will be well positioned to collaborate with others on decarbonization of the power sector, starting with China.
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