Coral Davenport andPresident Biden on Wednesday signed a raft of executive orders on climate that focus on three main themes: job creation, environmental justice and weaving climate change into every facet of the government. Mr. Biden will have the support of some unlikely allies for the new measures. He’ll also face huge obstacles, some quite likely put up by members of his own party. Here’s how the battle lines are shaping up. What it means for America and the world: Serious efforts to address global warming could mean big changes for America’s trade, foreign relations and even defense strategy.

Source: New York Times January 27, 2021 14:36 UTC