Transport Topics (April 22, 2021)

Published: April 22, 2021, 6:01 a.m.

b'President Joe Biden is expected to pledge in front of 40 world leaders this week that the U.S. will halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The 50% reduction target would nearly double America\\u2019s previous commitment. Biden reportedly will make the pledge at a two-day virtual climate summit that begins today. China, the world\\u2019s largest carbon polluter, with the U.S. second, will be in attendance. Biden\\u2019s pledge would be nonbinding, but it is considered symbolically important on a global level.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'