A way forward on climate change: Focus on reducing heavy industry s carbon emissions
Heavy industry like iron, steel and cement production has an outsized impact on trade, job growth and the environment.
Charles Hernick
Opinion contributor
As we head into what is expected to be a divided government in 2021, many industry watchers say that Washington is unlikely to take meaningful action on climate change, and that Congress would be wise to concentrate on low-hanging fruit.
Republicans, focused on a more resilient post-pandemic economy, will prioritize private sector job creation, strengthening industry and trade policies that don’t disadvantage American workers.