Overview

• President Joe Biden unveiled a new U.S. climate target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 61-66% by 2035, building on prior commitments under the Paris Agreement.
• The announcement comes weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to dismantle Biden's climate policies, takes office.
• Biden officials emphasized the target as a rallying point for states, cities, and businesses to continue climate action despite anticipated federal rollbacks.
• The Environmental Protection Agency approved California's ban on new gasoline vehicle sales by 2035, a move criticized by Senate Republicans who pledge to challenge it.
• Experts warn that achieving the target will require significant state-level action and private sector investments, as federal climate progress may stall under the next administration.