Amid a high-stakes election season, the Biden administration is channeling billions into climate initiatives aimed at securing lasting reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, regardless of future political shifts.
Oliver Milman reports for The Guardian.
In short:
- The Biden administration is allocating billions to tackle complex climate challenges, funding innovations from zero-emissions concrete to cleaner food production.
- Recent legislation enables significant investment in clean energy projects aimed at reducing emissions, particularly in low-income areas.
- Experts highlight the importance of these investments in influencing global climate action and ensuring sustainability beyond current political cycles.
Key quote:
"We are seeing billions of dollars going into really tricky parts of the energy transition and if there’s momentum behind this we will be measuring the impacts many years in the future."
— Melissa Lott, professor at Columbia University's climate school
Why this matters:
Climate change remains a critical issue among Democratic voters; strong action could galvanize the base, proving President Biden’s commitment to one of his key campaign promises. With extreme weather events becoming more frequent and severe, there is a growing public urgency for action that transcends political lines, potentially helping Biden appeal to moderate and undecided voters.
