Biden urged to declare climate emergency: What powers would it grant him?

Published August 21, 2023 9:59pm ET



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.

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