Major Report Sees ‘Massive’ Needs To Meet Mid-Century Climate Goals

A major research project led by Princeton University is underscoring the need for a “massive, nationwide effort” to reach the long-term climate target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions across the economy by mid-century, including a significant near-term infrastructure build-out. The Dec. 15 study, “Net-Zero America ,” outlines five broad technological pathways to achieve the net-zero economy goal, which the incoming Biden administration has embraced along with a suite of nearer-term steps to cut greenhouse gases from various sectors. The new...