Many of Mr. Biden’s counterparts find themselves struggling for leadership authority on the climate issue as well. But after shuttering its nuclear power plants and finding itself squeezed by reliance on Russian gas, Germany is seeking to increase imports of liquefied natural gas. “That is bad for climate, but of course it reflects the desperate situation they are in.”The United States occupies a fraught role in the global efforts to combat climate change. And climate change has become a partisan issue, with most elected Republicans questioning the need to rapidly reduce emissions. Despite all this, however, the United States has still managed to play an important role in mobilizing the international support to address climate change over the past 30 years.

Source: International New York Times July 04, 2022 05:45 UTC