The new legislation is a huge step forward for climate action—but Manchin is also making sure he helps out the fossil fuel industry.
Before everyone gets too excited and decides Joe Manchin is completely reformed, it’s important to consider what he has to say about the bill itself—
“We must stop pretending that there is only one way to combat global climate change or achieve American energy independence,” ManAs the super power of the world, it is vital we not undermine our super power status by removing dependable and affordable fossil fuel energy before new technologies are ready to reliably carry the load. …Manchin isn’t just giving lip service here
“It’s tricky and nefarious and takes us in the wrong direction,” said Moffitt. “Climate action needs to be built on clean energy and moving away from fossil fuels. That’s not the direction we need to see things go, but that’s not hugely surprising considering who is calling the shots.”medicine involved is better than no treatment at all. The U.S. is dragging itself over,line when it comes to climate action.
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