Biden signs order for government to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

US will lead by example in tackling the climate crisis,' says White House, by eliminating greenhouse gases from its activities

The US government will be a net zero contributor to the climate crisis by 2050 by slashing the planet-heating emissions from its operations and transitioning to an all-electric fleet of cars and trucks, according to a new executive order signed by Joe Biden.

The federal government is the largest land owner, energy consumer and employer in the US and it will lead by example in tackling the climate crisis", the White House said, by eliminating greenhouse gases from its activities.