President Biden to Highlight Climate Achievements at Climate Week NYC
ICARO Media Group
President Joe Biden is set to address Climate Week NYC on Tuesday, showcasing his administration's significant climate initiatives and emphasizing the differences between Democratic and Republican approaches to climate action. The White House official revealed that President Biden will participate in the Bloomberg Global Business forum, focusing on his efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the US, create green jobs, and provide energy tax subsidies to save money for Americans. The details of his speech were first disclosed to CNN, and the White House official stated that Biden will underscore the accomplishment of his administration in implementing the most ambitious climate agenda ever while restoring America's leadership on climate issues worldwide.
Vice President Kamala Harris is not scheduled to attend Climate Week NYC, an annual event in New York aligned with the United Nations General Assembly, where global leaders converge to discuss climate action. During this critical time, with the presidential race intensifying between Harris and former President Donald Trump, President Biden intends to draw a clear distinction between the energy and climate policies of Democrats and Republicans. Notably, Biden plans to highlight that Republicans unanimously opposed his climate legislation and a significant number also rejected the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Despite Republican resistance to the 2022 climate bill, recent reports from CNN indicate that a substantial portion of the announced investments from the bill has been channeled into Republican congressional districts. Numerous House Republicans are witnessing a surge in job opportunities and economic growth as companies leverage clean energy tax incentives to establish factories for electric vehicles and renewable energy projects. Alongside these developments, millions of American households are benefiting from the climate law, with over 3.4 million households claiming tax credits totaling $8.4 billion to support the adoption of solar panels, home batteries, and heat pumps.