A Message from US President Joe Biden on Earth Day 2022
美国总统拜登2022年地球日致辞
On this day 52 years ago, millions of Americans of every age and background rallied together for the first Earth Day – a vision of a healthier, more prosperous America and, quite frankly, world. And over time, they delivered: cleaner air, cleaner water – proof that a sustainable environment can mean a stronger economy; they’re not in conflict with another.
And today, a new generation of Americans is leading the way against the threat of the climate crisis. My administration stands with them as we listen to the science and turn crisis into opportunity: modernizing our infrastructure to make it more resilient to extreme weather, spurring investment in clean energy that cuts costs for families and businesses, bolsters our energy independence and creates millions of good-paying union jobs.
Last year, the United States deployed more solar, wind, battery storage and electric vehicles than any other year in our history. We set ambitious standards to cut pollution from cars, trucks, and industry as well. We’re advancing locally-led conservation efforts and protecting our public lands. We’re reasserting America’s leadership in the world once again, including recruiting over 100 countries to reduce methane emissions and announcing the first-ever carbon-based trade deal. And we’re lifting up communities and workers too often left behind and left out.
We know there’s much more to do. And this Earth Day, we have to recommit ourselves to the work that lies ahead – to achieve a more secure and prosperous, more sustainable future – one where we strengthen our economy, pass on a healthy planet down to our children and grandchildren, and make life better for everybody.
