Context
United States has been one of the biggest laggards on climate action. Not only has it not cut down on its emissions so far, it has done little to meet its financial and technological obligations.
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The United States' Lackluster Climate Commitments: A Closer Look at COP28
Country |
Share of historical Emissions (1850-2021) in % |
US |
20.9 |
European Union |
11.8 |
China |
11.5 |
Brazil |
4.6 |
India |
3.3 |
Source: Study published in Nature, 2023 |
Way Forward:
The United States' contributions to emission reductions, climate finance, and adaptation efforts are deemed insufficient, raising concerns about its commitment to addressing the global climate crisis.
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