This chapter analyzes the tension between President Biden's climate agenda and Congress, as well as the debate on whether he should declare a climate emergency without congressional approval. It discusses the criticism towards Joe Manchin, the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, and Biden's promise to take action through his presidential powers.
When it comes to climate policy, President Biden has accomplished more than any of his predecessors. But activists want more: They want him to declare a climate emergency.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Serena Solin and Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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