Biden WH Weighs Invoking Climate Emergency To Hamper Oil Production, Garner Youth Votes
by Jennifer A Dlouhy and Jennifer Jacobs 9 hours ago in News
White House officials have renewed discussions about potentially declaring a national climate emergency, an unprecedented step that could unlock federal powers to stifle oil development. [emphasis, links added]
Top advisers to President Joe Biden have recently resumed talks about the merits of such a move, which could be used to curtail crude exports, suspend offshore drilling, and curb greenhouse gas emissions, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because a final decision has not been made.
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/biden-wh-weighs-invoking-climate-emergency-to-hamper-oil-production-garner-youth-votes/
