Big Climate Policies Hang in Limbo

With several major deadlines looming, U.S. lawmakers remain divided on how to move forward with the bipartisan infrastructure bill and Democrats’ larger $3.5 billion spending package — both of which contain critical funding and programs to fight climate change and promote clean energy. 

At the same time, Congress must immediately pass a spending package to avoid a government shutdown. Also (because there isn't enough going on) lawmakers must act quickly to raise the debt limit, with the nation’s borrowing authority set to expire on October 18, which would be devastating for the U.S. economy.

On this episode of Political Climate, hosts Julia Pyper, Brandon Hurlbut and Shane Skelton discuss the rifts on Capitol Hill and what to expect from Congress in the coming days. Plus, they talk through some of the most significant commitments made by governments and the private sector during Climate Week NYC — a stepping stone to the UN’s COP26 climate summit.

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Recommended reading:

• The Guardian: Fate of Biden’s economic agenda at stake as House faces crucial vote
• CNN: Why we're willing to put our votes on the line for the Build Back Better Act
• NYT: Biden Administration Makes First Major Move to Regulate Greenhouse Gases
• Canary Media: Climate Week NYC 2021