Special Envoy Kerry: "Greenhouse Gas Reduction Possible with New Technology"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] John Kerry, the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, said that half of the greenhouse gas reduction will come from "yet-to-be-developed technologies."

On the 16th (local time), Kerry appeared on BBC's Andrew Marr Show and stated that the U.S. can achieve its greenhouse gas reduction targets through the development of new technologies and a transition to a new economy.

He said that efforts to reduce greenhouse gases can continue without giving up lifestyles such as meat consumption. Kerry explained, "Americans will not need to eat less meat to stop global warming," adding, "New livestock farming methods are being researched to reduce methane emissions from cattle."

He emphasized, "Scientists have told me that 50% of the greenhouse gas reductions targeted by 2050 will come from future technologies that we do not yet have."

Last month, U.S. President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% from 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality with net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

He said, "We are determined," adding, "We will promote the construction of new power grids, develop new technologies, and rapidly transition to a new economy based on alternative renewable energy. There are many possibilities."

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