US Election 2024: Democratic Climate Platform Is Okay For 2020, But It’s 2024

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:56:40 +0000

With the release of the 2024 Democratic platform is a great opportunity to more finely determine how the Democratic party is considering climate action compared to other agenda items.

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US Election 2024: Harris/Walz Ticket A Big Upgrade For US Climate Action

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:31:57 +0000

Recently, I published a seven-part series on the Trump/Biden matchup, focusing on climate-relevant actions in Trump and Biden Administrations, and the campaign rhetoric and promises in 2024. Of course, Biden dropped out as the series was closing out and Harris became the candidate. Further muddying the waters, Tim Walz was … [continued]

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Tim Walz Will Turbocharge Climate Action By The Harris Administration

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:05:17 +0000

As a vital part of the Harris administration, Tim Walz will be instrumental in moving America’s clean energy program forward.

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Environmentalists Think Kamala Harris May Go After Big Oil For Climate Crimes

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:41:12 +0000

Big Oil could be in big trouble if Kamala Harris gets elected. She pursued them vigorously as the attorney general of California.

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Auto & Tech Leaders Line Up To Support Harris For President

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:35:44 +0000

On Wednesday, July 31, the UAW International Executive Board voted to endorse Kamala Harris for President of the United States. A press release describes her “proven track record of standing with the UAW and delivering major gains for the working class.” That support means Harris has one of the nation’s … [continued]

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How Will Kamala Harris Embrace Federal Climate Action As A US Presidential Candidate?

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:05:31 +0000

She’s no longer relegated to appearances at rubber chicken luncheons. Or the designee for a difficult issue like southern border immigration — without possessing any teeth to enact substantive change. Now, as the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee for President, US Vice President Kamala Harris will have a much more important … [continued]

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$400 Million Grant Program to Fund Clean School Buses to Protect Children’s Health

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:40:44 +0000

The latest funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda follows nearly $1 billion for thousands of electric and low-emission school buses across the USA.

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Nearly $1.5 Billion in Grants to Modernize US Bus Fleets & Facilities

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:02:11 +0000

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes funding to expand the availability of clean buses in communities across the country  WASHINGTON — At an event with Vice President Kamala Harris, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Federal Transit Administration Administrator Nuria Fernandez this week announced the availability of approximately $1.47 billion in competitive grant funds to […]

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