U.S. and Brazil Make Climate Pledge as Paris Momentum Builds
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff (L) and U.S. President Barack Obama pose for photographs in the Oval Office at the White House June 30, 2015 in Washington, DC.
Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesThe U.S. and Brazil issued new commitments Tuesday to promote renewable energy and prevent deforestation as large nations lay the groundwork for a global climate deal in Paris later this year.
While the announcement doesn’t include specific targets from Brazil to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, the country is pledging to sharply increase its share of renewable energy, up to 33 percent of its total energy mix by 2030. That includes both for transportation fuels and electricity generation. The joint statement was issued as Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff visits President Barack Obama in Washington this week.