Sentences with phrase «major emitters also»

A recent survey of 144 of the world's top economists with expertise on climate change found that 88 % agreed that the benefits of carbon pricing outweigh the costs, and over 94 % agreed the US should reduce its GHG emissions if other major emitters also commit to reductions (which many already have, particularly in Europe):

These major emitters also understand that the problem — now their problem — can not be solved without their participation.

Not exact matches

«It is also critical that the U.S. show leadership in cutting emissions if we are to compel other major emitters like China to do so,» Bledsoe said.

Coal burning is also a major emitter of carcinogens and mercury, a potent neurotoxin.

They will also continue to point out that the U.S. still has high per - capita emissions, remains the largest historic emitter, is a large importer of carbon - intensive goods made in the developing world, and has become a major producer of fossil fuels.

Instead, in the first years after the adoption of climate legislation, emitters will also be able to get credit for conservation activities that are part of state or province efforts to reduce deforestation in cases where those states or provinces themselves are major sources of carbon pollution.

We also provide tools to explore other dimensions of climate policy, including countries» Paris Agreement mitigation contributions, projections of emissions from major emitters through 2100, and various dimensions of climate equity.