Biden Says US, Will Lead by Example, at COP26.
At the opening ceremony of Cop26, president Joe Biden told the world that America will , “lead by the power of our example”, in reducing emissions.
On November 1, Biden told over 120 heads of state that the Glasgow summit was the “kick-off” for a decade of ambition.
On November 1, Biden told over 120 heads of state that the Glasgow summit was the “kick-off” for a decade of ambition.
We are standing at an inflection point in world history.
None of us can escape the worst yet to come if we fail to seize this moment, Joe Biden, United States President, via Independent.
This is the decade that will determine the answer.
This decade, Joe Biden, United States President, via Independent.
Independent points out that Biden's remarks come after the US unveiled its long-term strategy to combat the climate crisis.
That strategy reportedly includes a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
To state the obvious, we meet with the eyes of history upon us and a profound question before us.
It’s simple: Will we act?
Will we do what is necessary?
Will we seize the enormous opportunity before us?
Or will we condemn future generations to suffer, Joe Biden, United States President, via Independent.
A White House memo on November 1, noted that the president would, “work with Congress to provide $3 billion in adaptation finance”, for developing nations.
Biden added that it was important for the U.S. to do more to help developing countries adapt for climate challenges
