An Evaluation of the Genesis and Construct of State-Level Climate Action Plans Within the USA: Envisioning Carbon-Neutrality
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Hernandez, Rafael E.
Zeringue, Chelsea T.
Zappi, Alex M.
Zappi, Mark E.
Date Issued
February 16, 2025
Journal
Current Pollution Reports
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Springer International Publishing
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Hernandez, R.E., Zeringue, C.T., Zappi, A.M. et al. An Evaluation of the Genesis and Construct of State-Level Climate Action Plans Within the USA: Envisioning Carbon-Neutrality. Curr Pollution Rep 11, 12 (2025).
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Purpose of Review Responsible environmental stewardship and the protection of our energy stability are issues being faced by the modern world, requiring the collaboration of policymakers, researchers, and the entire population. In order to avoid irreversible damage to the planet and a loss of energy sources, many countries are outlining plans with specific goals of reaching carbon neutrality and accelerating the adoption of cleaner energy production. Recent Findings States within the USA have and are drafting climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with some also focusing on alternative energy use. Most of these plans expect a near-complete or complete shift away from practices that release greenhouse gases into the environment, promising a net-zero release of greenhouse gases statewide within some timeframe; generally, their timelines are 2050. Summary These documents and reports are integral to each state and the country as a whole to accelerate research, industry investment, and implementation of important sustainable energy practices. This review analyzes the genesis, document design protocols used, plan format, contents of note, and overriding goals of these state-created action plans.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Chemical Engineering
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s40726-025-00342-0
