In the lead-up to the U.S. election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offer sharply contrasting climate policies, with Harris advocating for green energy investment while Trump questions its economic benefits.
Sumi Somaskanda reports for the BBC.
In short:
- Kamala Harris supports Biden’s aggressive climate policies, including green energy investments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
- Donald Trump frames climate initiatives as economically harmful, seeking to roll back regulations and exit international climate agreements.
- Voters in key states like Pennsylvania are divided, balancing job security in fossil fuel industries with the push for cleaner energy.
Key quote:
"We have to rapidly accelerate our commitments to aggressively curb our emissions."
— Kamala Harris, vice president.
Why this matters:
The next U.S. president's climate policies will shape both national industry and international climate efforts. Voter opinions on climate, intertwined with economic and local issues, could sway the election outcome.
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