Posted on 07/19/2022 12:31:23 PM PDT by Red Badger
President Joe Biden could declare a climate emergency as soon as this week, according to The Washington Post, in a bid to implement elements of his environmental agenda as climate legislation has stalled in Congress.
Leading Biden administration officials are debating ways to advance the president’s agenda, and the president is prepared to announce a number of new initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reported the Post, citing three people familiar with the matter. The internal discussions come after Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia told party leaders last week that he opposes the plans to advance this month’s significant economic package that includes billions of dollars toward slashing carbon emissions and promoting green energy.
White House Economic Adviser Jared Bernstein told reporters at a press briefing Monday that Biden would work “aggressively to attack climate change.”
“Realistically there is a lot he can do and there is a lot he will do,” Bernstein stated.
“Unilaterally declaring a climate emergency will not reduce emissions by one molecule,” American Exploration & Production Council CEO, Anne Bradbury said on Twitter Tuesday. “In fact, many of the policies that could follow from declaring a climate emergency would increase emissions while driving up costs for American families.”
Democratic lawmakers are also calling on Biden to use his powers to enact further climate policies amid failed legislative action and the Supreme Court’s recent decision to limit the regulatory abilities of the Environmental Protection Agency.
On Monday, Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon said it was time for Biden to take massive, unilateral executive actions on climate change, even if the Supreme Court rules them unconstitutional.
“There is probably nothing more important for our nation and our world than for the United States to drive a bold, energetic transition in its energy economy from fossil fuels to renewable energy,” Merkley told reporters on Monday, according to the Post.
“This also unchains the president from waiting for Congress to act,” Merkley said, referencing the recent legislative impasse.
Meanwhile, Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, said that lawmakers should continue to pursue legislation in a statement on Monday.
“While I strongly support additional executive action by President Biden, we know a flood of Republican lawsuits will follow,” Wyden said, according to the Post.
“Legislation continues to be the best option here,” he added.
The White House did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
He has to act. He has no choice. His hand is forced, esp after what happened in Europe this week with the heat wave. Biden will have to ban all cars and ACs here.
When was Biden in public last? He sick?
next up gun violence
There’s not much he can do that can’t be immediately tied up in court until he’s out of office.
“Another nail in America’s coffin, if he gets it thru.”
Actually, I hope he does it. Then there could be supermajorities in the House and Senate for the impeachments.
Good point; hadn’t thought of that.
Torches and pitch forks still work pretty well.
the end is near
-aoc
Bingo! Joe in impotent.
On Monday, Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon said it was time for Biden to take massive, unilateral executive actions on climate change, even if the Supreme Court rules them unconstitutional.
Annnd there we have it.
The Constitution, that old rag?
Democrats have no need of it, in fact
it seems to get in their way !!!
is impotent.
Dang typos!
“Actually, I hope he does it. Then there could be supermajorities in the House and Senate for the impeachments.”
I agree with your statement.
When the democrats are about to increase economic pain & misery, its best to give them a lot of leeway & “more rope.”
How DARE you!
Sri Lanka is the model now. When the climate freaks destroy your country, you chase the freaks out of your country.
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Impeachable offense if he declares the so-called emergency and does what he wants.
Translation: “Economic slowdown is causing gas prices to drop. How can we get them back up again? Hey, here’s an idea...”
Will he back it up with FACTS , nope there are none
He is not a king. He can’t declare an emergency unless one actually exists. He can cite only made up crap that is unsupportable. b y any facts.
Holland and Sri Lanka anyone?
“next up gun violence”
Saw Jim Jordan on Varney’s show this morning. Apparently, there’s a house committee planning on taking up another “assault” weapons ban.
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