The US emits ~13% *more* climate pollution per year than it did in 1990. Meanwhile, Denmark pollutes ~51% *less* than 1990 levels and just set a new goal of 85% less than 1990 levels by 2035, supported by a raft of new, industry-specific rules, taxes, and funding.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that United States net greenhouse gas emissions have declined over the last two decades and are no…
’Something is ripe in the state of Denmark’
1/ A climate-focused thread 🧵 on the new Danish government programme, listing what I see as key initiatives (and omissions) regarding overall climate policy, mobility and related areas (energy and land use planning).
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Søren Have
The new Danish government programme was announced today👇.
I'm still reading the details, but so far I want to credit it for mainstreaming the benefits of the green transition.
An example is that the 85% CO2 reduction target (increased from 82%) is in the section about 'A more prosperous Denmark'.
