A split Congress makes it unlikely that Republicans will undo Biden’s climate legislation, but they’re likely to try to slow it. There may also be room for agreement on infrastructure.
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At COP27, Biden Casts America as Climate Leader, While Activists Push Him to Do More
At climate talks in Egypt, President Biden apologized for his predecessor’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement.
Biden’s COP27 Climate Message Might Not Be the One the World Wants
The president is expected to hail the new U.S. climate law on Friday at the COP27 summit in Egypt. Other countries want to talk money.
Climate Pledges Are Falling Short, and a Chaotic Future Looks More Like Reality
With an annual summit next month, the United Nations assessed progress on countries’ past emissions commitments. Severe disruption would be hard to avoid on the current trajectory.
E.V. Bonanza Flows to Red States That Denounce Biden Climate Policies
No Republican in Congress voted for the Inflation Reduction Act. But their districts and states will greatly benefit from the investments spurred by the law.
Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Policies Anger Key Allies
The president’s plans to bolster America’s electric vehicle and battery production have opened a rift in relationships in Asia and Europe.
Where the New Climate Law Means More Drilling, Not Less
A compromise built into the law ensures oil and gas leasing in the Gulf of Mexico for the next decade. Activists say the region has been “sacrificed” to fossil fuels.
An Oily Challenge: Evict Stinky Old Furnaces in Favor of Heat Pumps
Building by building, New York and other cities are trying to stop the age-old use of fossil fuels to heat homes and buildings. In the U.S., new climate laws aim to speed things up.
How the New Climate Law Can Save You Thousands of Dollars
Rebates and tax credits can lower the cost of solar panels, energy-efficient appliances and electric vehicles.
John Podesta to Oversee $370 Billion in U.S. Climate Spending
Mr. Podesta, a Democratic stalwart, will oversee $370 billion in clean energy investments. Gina McCarthy, the president’s domestic climate adviser, is stepping down.