New York Times journalist Coral Davenport reports that if the president wins re-election, his climate team is likely to try to cut greenhouse gases from steel, cement and other hard-to-clean-up manufacturing. Biden's climate team envisions a multi-step plan, including incentivizing carbon reduction technologies and potentially imposing a "carbon tariff" on imported goods with high emissions. The messaging strategy emphasizes extreme weather's impacts and climate denial while acknowledging mixed public opinion on specific climate policies. This pollution contributes to air and water quality degradation, leading to respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers in nearby communities. Here's a review of some of President Biden's initiatives to fight climate change; is it time for optimism?

Source: Washington Post September 19, 2023 17:15 UTC