Health & Environment
Experts call for shifting climate policy focus to national energy consumption
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THE BRIEF
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India and developing nations should reframe global climate targets around national energy consumption patterns and well-being rather than aggregate emission limits set by Western models.
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The United States issued an executive order on January 20, 2025, prioritizing economic efficiency and American prosperity in all international environmental agreements.
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China and India have achieved high human development outcomes with significantly lower energy intensity by limiting consumption and expanding renewable energy infrastructure.