States are cutting or scrapping 2030 climate goals due to rising costs for consumers.
They publishedBehind on 2030 Climate Goals, States Are Cutting or Even Scrapping Them
First reportThe New York Times · 4 Sept, 09:00Z
Latest reportThe New York Times · 4 Sept, 09:00Z
Span0 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
States are reducing or abandoning 2030 climate goals as consumer costs rise.
Why
The changes show that consumer costs are influencing state climate policy.
Watch
Watch for further state revisions to 2030 targets and details on consumer costs.
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Perspective mix: 1 center-left.
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