True there’s a divided Congress and the supreme court that blocks major reform. Still the president through executive orders can do better starting by declaring the climate crisis a national emergency which will give him more powers. Banning fracking on public land, or reversing his decision on Alaska oil field. Even just asking EPA to enforce its rules on pollution and methane would really help. There’s definitely a lack of commitment from the administration, is it guided by donors and lobbying or just a wait and see approach I don’t know.
I agree and it was one of the biggest reasons I opposed his candidacy in the primaries. But still, these actions would only somewhat limit emissions and would be at high risk of being struck down by extremists in the courts. Real, meaningful action will need to come from congress. I hope our citizens keep that in mind as they vote in 2024 but people rarely seem to prioritize this issue as highly as they should.
True there’s a divided Congress and the supreme court that blocks major reform. Still the president through executive orders can do better starting by declaring the climate crisis a national emergency which will give him more powers. Banning fracking on public land, or reversing his decision on Alaska oil field. Even just asking EPA to enforce its rules on pollution and methane would really help. There’s definitely a lack of commitment from the administration, is it guided by donors and lobbying or just a wait and see approach I don’t know.
I agree and it was one of the biggest reasons I opposed his candidacy in the primaries. But still, these actions would only somewhat limit emissions and would be at high risk of being struck down by extremists in the courts. Real, meaningful action will need to come from congress. I hope our citizens keep that in mind as they vote in 2024 but people rarely seem to prioritize this issue as highly as they should.