In January of this year, the Biden administration published The U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, to surprisingly little fanfare. I agree it’s not the sexiest title, but transportation is the single greatest driver of U.S greenhouse gas emissions – nearly 40% of our total, in fact. For our nation to meet the goal of a 50% emission reduction by 2030, Americans need to be able to get around carbon-free. 

Following this blueprint would transform not only how we as Americans travel, but also the layouts of our cities and towns, our lifestyles, and our entire economy. If we want to limit global warming to less than 2 degree Celsius and avoid some of the most catastrophic effects of climate change, we need to be paying attention to this.

To discuss the implications of the National Blueprint, The Buzz is joined by Drew Kodjak, Executive Director of the International Council on Clean Transportation, or ICCT.

Resources:
U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization
More from the ICCT

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