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Assessing Biden’s Climate Plan

Feb 2, 2021
Coral Davenport, an energy and environmental policy reporter for The New York Times, dives into President Biden's ambitious climate plans. She discusses the shift away from previous administrations' approaches and the bold vision for a sustainable future. The conversation highlights critical strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the revival of fuel economy standards, and the role of electric vehicles. Davenport also sheds light on the political hurdles facing these plans and the importance of bipartisan support for lasting climate change legislation.
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ANECDOTE

Biden's Climate Vision: A Day in 2035

  • In 2035, Americans could wake up to homes powered by renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and nuclear.
  • They would drive electric cars, easily chargeable, with widespread charging stations replacing gas stations.
INSIGHT

Biden's Aggressive Climate Goals

  • Biden's climate plan is a stark reversal from Trump's policies, exceeding even Obama's ambitions.
  • His goals include eliminating all CO2 emissions from the U.S. economy by 2050 and achieving zero emissions from power plants by 2035.
INSIGHT

The Climate Czars

  • Biden appointed John Kerry as international climate envoy and Gina McCarthy as domestic climate czar.
  • Kerry's role on the National Security Council elevates climate change to a national security priority.
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