By Mathew Carr


Nov. 8, 2020 (LONDON): — If Joe Biden is able to implement his net-zero emissions pledge for 2050, & the U.S. meets it, it could shave 0.1 of a degree C off global warming by 2100, according to a credible climate-scenario expert.

When combined with existing pledges, the U.S. & China stated contributions put the world on track for and increase of about 2.3-2.4°C in 2100, according to Glen Peters. See this:

If Joe Biden is able to implement his net-zero emissions pledge for 2050, & the US meets it, it could shave 0.1˚C off global warming by 2100.

When combined with existing pledges, the US & China pledges put the world on track for ~2.3-2.4°C in 2100.https://t.co/xrhNv4Jl5G

— Glen Peters (@Peters_Glen) November 8, 2020

Previously, the world was headed for at least 4C of warming.

Biden has many challenges, but global 2030 emissions could now be much lower than expected just a few weeks ago.

See my story linked here and follow me:

Now #Biden has made his victory speech, here’s how he’s set to help set the world on a better emissions trajectory (written before he was the pretty-clear winner) – plenty of challenges, too#climate #climateaction #potus46https://t.co/YHEkge5YuO

— Mathew Carr (@carrzee) November 8, 2020

(More to come)