Energy & Science
Why It’s So Hard to Compare Countries’ Climate Goals
How much nations pledge to cut emissions can vary considerably depending on the base year they use in their accounting.
(From L-R)Russia's President Vladimir Putin, China's President Xi Jinping, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, United Kingdom's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, US President Joe Biden and others are seen on a screen during a climate change virtual summit from the East Room of the White House campus April 22, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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