The Briefing Room
General Category => Climate Change => Topic started by: rangerrebew on April 24, 2024, 11:34:50 am
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Is Biden About To Declare Himself Climate Dictator?
by I & I Editorial Board 15 hours ago i
Democrats have already made it clear that they will stop at nothing – nothing – to prevent Donald Trump from winning in November. [emphasis, links added]
So, we aren’t surprised to read reports that President Joe Biden might declare a “climate emergency” this year in hopes that it gooses his reelection odds. Never mind that such a declaration would put the U.S. right on the path to a Venezuela-style future.
Late last week, Bloomberg reported that “White House officials are weighing whether to declare a national climate emergency several months out from the 2024 election.”
Bloomberg goes on to report that:
White House advisers are divided over the idea of declaring a climate emergency, with some saying it wouldn’t provide Biden with enough newfound authority to make substantial changes, the people said. Others, however, argue such an announcement would galvanize climate-minded voters.
https://climatechangedispatch.com/is-biden-about-to-declare-himself-climate-dictator/