New Report Warns of Failing Climate Action in 21 Nations, Including U.S. and Brazil
A new report, the Deep Decarbonization Pathways Initiative, has analyzed climate policy progress in 21 countries, including the U.S. and Brazil. The U.S. sub-analysis, led by American researchers, highlights challenges in rapid energy transition due to fluctuating climate policy. Meanwhile, Brazil struggles to balance sustainable development and decarbonization while managing its oil and gas resources.
The report reveals that global greenhouse gas emissions are increasing, with the Paris Agreement's warming limit slipping away. Despite progress since the accord, such as accelerated renewable energy investments and public transit expansion, climate action remains insufficient. Alicia Zhao, a co-author, credits states, cities, and businesses for driving U.S. climate action, but Henri Waisman, the report's director, notes uneven progress and untapped emission reduction levers.
In the U.S., 'whipsawing' climate policy over the last decade has hindered rapid energy transition. Emilio La Rovere, a professor, believes the Paris Agreement marked a shift towards climate neutrality for countries like Brazil. However, Brazil faces challenges in combining sustainable development with decarbonization while managing its oil and gas resources.
The report underscores the urgent need for scaled-up efforts and addressing social and industrial challenges in the next decade to meet Paris Agreement goals. Despite progress, global climate action is falling short, and immediate action is required to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.
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