Politics
Biden’s Bold Climate Plan Risks Fizzling in GOP-Led Senate
- Political and economic concerns complicate early climate moves
- Stimulus bill could deliver early win, clean-energy spending
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Climate activists counting on President-elect Joe Biden to rapidly fulfill ambitious clean-energy promises may be in for disappointment.
Other priorities, including stimulating the coronavirus-ravaged U.S. economy, expanding health care and adjusting tax rates are likely to take precedence over sweeping legislative action to curtail greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Biden also would face long odds in advancing any big climate bills through the Senate if Republicans maintain control.