Consider This from NPR After Biden's First Actions On Climate Change, How Much More Can He Do Alone?
Feb 1, 2021
President Biden's recent executive orders mark his first steps in addressing climate change, but they face hurdles without Congress's support. The podcast delves into the ambitious emissions reduction goals and the challenges of overcoming previous policies. Correspondent reports from Wyoming highlight the impact of banning federal oil and gas leasing, raising concerns about job losses and funding for local schools. Tension between environmental efforts and economic dependence on fossil fuels illustrates the complexities of transitioning to sustainable practices.
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Impact of Pausing Leases
- Pausing federal oil and gas leases is significant, impacting a quarter of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
- This order limits new leases but doesn't stop current production or affect coal production.
Coal Production Policy
- Biden's order focuses on reviewing oil and gas, not coal production.
- Gina McCarthy suggests coal might be addressed later, but it wasn't a campaign promise.
Need for Congressional Support
- Executive orders alone can't achieve emission reduction goals.
- Biden seeks Congressional support for a $2 trillion climate change plan.