Biden makes pitch to young people with climate, but dividends may not pay off

By Naomi Lim

Published April 23, 2024 5:30am ET

President Joe Biden underscored his climate record on Earth Day as younger, more liberal Democrats sour on him amid the Israel–Hamas war.

But although Biden’s public events continue to be interrupted by some climate activists, including his New York fundraiser with former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, what was once a top priority for the demographic is being overshadowed by the Middle East and the economy.