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President Joe Biden sets new US climate target just weeks before Donald Trump takes office

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President Biden unveils new goal to slash US emissions of greenhouse gases by 61% from 2005 levels by 2035 .

New target is not legally binding, but it will guide states, businesses and organisations continuing with climate action during Mr Trump 's second term.

US climate envoy John Podesta : " American climate leadership is determined by so much more than whoever sits in the Oval Office ".

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