"Expert Insights: Achieving Emission Reductions and Climate Commitments in the U.S."

Experts suggest that the U.S. can slash emissions and meet its climate goals by focusing on decarbonizing its top-polluting economic sectors: electric power, transportation, industry, buildings, and agriculture. To achieve this, the electric power sector needs to transition to clean technologies, such as wind and solar, and improve transmission capacity. In the transportation sector, reducing gas-powered vehicles and promoting electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial, along with building charging infrastructure. The industry sector can reduce emissions through a circular economy approach, including increasing recyclability and remanufacturing. In the buildings sector, optimizing insulation and improving energy efficiency are key. Agriculture can reduce emissions by storing more carbon in the soil and implementing practices like cover cropping. These changes would not only help meet emissions reduction targets but also have positive impacts on public health and cost savings.