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Why Did US Climate Goals Shrink? Goldman's Latest OBBB Act Impact Study


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Goldman Sachs' July 25 "US Carbon Economics" report reveals OBBB Act's elimination of green incentives slashed US 2030 emission reduction targets from 40% to 30%. Carbon abatement costs surged 90% to $215/ton. EV, wind, solar investments face slowdown while nuclear, storage, carbon capture gain policy support. Fossil fuel demand rises significantly - natural gas consumption up 23%. US to become net oil importer again by 2041. Green infrastructure investment opportunities reduced by $620B.

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