"In my view, we've already waited too long to deal with this climate crisis," Biden said at a White House ceremony on Wednesday, noting the threats the nation faces from intensifying storms, wildfires and droughts linked to climate change. When I think of climate change and the answers to it, I think of jobs." China leads the world and the United States is second in such emissions, which scientists link to a warming climate. Kerry indicated the United States would work with China but would not trade other pressing concerns to make climate progress. Biden also faces pressure from liberals in his own party for aggressive action to address climate change.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 27, 2021 20:03 UTC