Biden, Headed to the Exit, Sets an Aggressive Climate Goal for the U.S.

The promise of deeper emissions cuts will very likely be ignored by the Trump administration, but officials hoped it would send a signal to the world.

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Biden sets new climate goal for slashing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions

The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
CBS News - 5h
A Weary Biden Heads for the Exit

Still stinging from the election, President Biden is pushing for his final priorities but has largely absented himself from the national conversation about Donald Trump after warning repeatedly ...
The New York Times - 22h
Cody Bellinger traded to Yankees: Former MVP headed to New York in Cubs swap as Bombers stay aggressive

Bellinger has had a career of highs and lows since his 2019 MVP season
CBS Sports - 1d
Biden administration races to cement climate gains

The Biden administration is sprinting to finalize the unfinished pieces of its climate policy, from fully disbursing Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds to getting final regulations out the door. ...
The Hill - 6d
Biden administration enters climate policy endgame

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden administration enters climate policy endgame The Biden administration is sprinting to finalize any unfinished pieces of its ...
The Hill - 6d
Mbappé nets 50th UCL goal, exits with injury

Kylian Mbappé was substituted after sustaining an injury during the first half of Real Madrid's Champions League clash at Atalanta on Tuesday.
ESPN - Dec. 11
How climate change could make snowfall worse in parts of the U.S.

Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate ...
CBS News - Dec. 6
U.S. Defends Paris Climate Accord as ‘Best Hope’ at International Court of Justice

In a landmark international hearing on climate change, a U.S. representative backed the Paris Agreement, but left unanswered questions about U.S. commitments in a Trump presidency.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
Biden heading back to U.S. from Angola after highlighting American investments

President Biden has wrapped up his historic trip to Angola after touring a port on Wednesday where the U.S. has invested billions. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
CBS News - Dec. 4