Biden urged to declare climate emergency: What powers would it grant him?
President Joe Biden has been adamant that he has “practically” declared a climate emergency since taking office, doubling down on actions his administration has taken, including conserving more land, rejoining the Paris climate accord, and overseeing the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, among other things.
But lawmakers and climate activists say he needs to go further on climate, especially as temperatures in the United States continue to soar to blistering highs, threatening power grids and worsening wildfire risk in many parts of the country.
August 22, 2023 01:40 PM
August 22, 2023 01:40 PM
