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Biden sets 2030 net GHG reduction target for US of 50-52% below 2005 levels

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and CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion up 2.6% Biden has already announced goals to create a GHG-free power sector by 2035 and a net-zero emissions economy by no later than 2050. In 2019, US greenhouse gas emissions totaled 6,558 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MMT CO 2 Eq.), or 5,769 MMT CO 2 Eq.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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Another study found that if people choose to charge their EVs during times when there’s less demand on the power grid, we could cut emissions by another 18% – and maybe even allow EVs to support the grid. Additionally, switching to cleaner energy sources further reduces the environmental impact of generating electricity.

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