Biden Ends Climate Summit Expressing Optimism Amid Litany Of Initiatives

President Joe Biden closed the two-day Climate Leaders Summit expressing optimism that commitments for deeper emission cuts pledged by international leaders, including the United States, will be met in time to avoid a global climate catastrophe, while emphasizing the economic opportunities for workers and corporations by developing and deploying new clean-energy technologies. Biden’s optimism for the yet-to-be realized emission cuts was buttressed by a litany of initiatives announced by administration officials throughout the two days, with the president reiterating pledges...