Americas > US rollback on net zero pledge cuts global commitment coverage to 78%, research group says

US rollback on net zero pledge cuts global commitment coverage to 78%, research group says

Published 16:15 on February 17, 2025  /  Last updated at 16:15 on February 17, 2025  / /  Americas, US, Voluntary

The US government's decision to scrap its 2050 net zero target has cut the share of the global economy covered by national net zero commitments from to 78%, from 93%, according to data by an independent research consortium.
The US government's decision to scrap its 2050 net zero target has cut the share of the global economy covered by national net zero commitments from to 78%, from 93%, according to data by an independent research consortium.


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