The White House said the order shows how the government will “leverage its scale and procurement power to lead by example in tackling the climate crisis." The order will reduce emissions across federal operations, as part of a government-wide effort to confront climate change. Government buildings should be carbon-free by 2045, including a 50% emissions cut by 2032, Biden said. Environmental groups generally hailed the order as a positive step, although some questioned the 30-year time frame to achieve net-zero emissions. The White House said the order should make federal agencies more resilient to the effects of climate change and increase the sustainability of supply chains, lessening future disruptions of and damage to federal operations, assets and programs.

Source: thestar December 08, 2021 20:23 UTC