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Executive Order on Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability.

País/Territorio
Estados Unidos de América
Tipo de documento
Reglamento
Fecha
2021
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Energía, Medio ambiente gen., Agua, Desechos y sustancias peligrosas, General
Palabra clave
Salud pública Emisiones Conservación de energía/producción de energía Energía renovable Desarrollo sostenible Negocios/industria/corporaciones Institución Gobierno local Cambio climático Acceso-a-la-justicia Corte/tribunal Financiamiento Prevención de residuos Gestión de desechos Restricciones para el uso
Área geográphica
Americas, Ártico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte
Resumen

The Order recognizes that the Federal Government faces broad exposure to the mounting risks and costs already posed by the climate crisis. In responding to this crisis, U.S. has a once-in-a-generation economic opportunity to create and sustain jobs, including well-paying union jobs; support a just transition to a more sustainable economy for American workers; strengthen America’s communities; protect public health; and advance environmental justice. The Federal Government can catalyze private sector investment and expand the economy and American industry by transforming electricity, vehicles, buildings, and other operations to be clean and sustainable. The policy therefore aims to lead a carbon pollution-free electricity sector by 2035 and net-zero emissions economy-wide by no later than 2050.

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