Experts assess America's climate action in 2023, revealing a mixed bag of achievements and areas needing improvement.
In short:
- The U.S. made strides with the Inflation Reduction Act, but fell short in areas like permitting reform and Alaska drilling approval.
- Ratings varied among experts, with some praising progress in clean energy investment while criticizing fossil fuel policies.
- Overall, the consensus is that the U.S. must work harder to meet climate goals and address urgent environmental issues.
Key quote:
“Climate change has come to the U.S., and the warming is accelerating. Let’s hope climate action accelerates, too.”
— Kate Marvel, climate scientist
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