Biden unveils $2 trillion climate plan with energy revamp

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By ALEXANDRA JAFFE, ELLEN KNICKMEYER and WILL WEISSERT

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden released a $2 trillion plan Tuesday aimed at combating climate change and spurring economic growth in part by overhauling America’s energy industry, with a proposal to achieve entirely carbon pollution-free power by 2035.

“These are the most critical investments we can make for the long-term health and vitality of both the American economy and the physical health and safety of the American people,” Biden said during remarks to reporters near his home in Wilmington, Delaware.

Biden acknowledged that the economy is in “crisis” because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but said it offers “an incredible opportunity, not just to build back to where we were before, but better, stronger, more resilient and more prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.”

The plan marks his latest effort to build out a legislative agenda with measures that could animate progressives who may be skeptical of Biden, who waged a more centrist campaign during the Democratic primary.



Democratic presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event, Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)


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[Bayard]

1. Build Back Better Biden!

This is very encouraging--fighting climate change while producing many jobs, and spurring the economy. While trump's answer is get a different job and finish destroying the environment.

Another good ad.

[brush]

2. Kudos to Joe. He's making solid proposals and trump is attacking...

Dr. Fauci and still not presenting a national plan to combat the virus.

Nov. can't get here fast enough.

[oldsoftie]

7. Trump couldnt plan a brunch.

[C Moon]

3. ...

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[FloridaBlues]

4. So glad MSNBC covered it live for complete time.

Well done VP Biden.

[bucolic_frolic]

5. The growth aspect of government research and policy should not be discounted

even by more conservative voters. We got a lot out of the space program, 1965-1990. And out of DARPA. Research leads to innovation, patents, licenses, production, and must-have products, some of which are exported and help our balance of payments.

[oldsoftie]

6. Does it include nuclear? If not, its not happening.

Currently, our total energy consumption is about 11% renewable. We are not going to replace 90% of what we use now in 15 years without seriously investing in nuclear. Unless we drastically reduce our usage; which also isnt going to happen. Especially with higher temps every summer

[muriel_volestrangler]

10. Yes, it does: "Biden also backed nuclear power, unlike some of his Democratic primary opponents" (nt

[oldsoftie]

14. Excellent. Thank you.

Biden can now more easily push aside whats sure to come from the right.
Reactor models these days are so much more advanced & much safer. Just dont build them on a fault line! But the billions it takes to even get one BUILT must be dealt with next

[RussBLib]

8. Another good one from Uncle Joe

I watched his entire talk and I felt some real inspiration. He is honest, he punches Trump, but he still showed him some respect.

He coughed, lightly, four times during the speech and each time I'm like, noooooo, but he recovered very well.

[Native]

9. The article says he "embraces nuclear power." I am so not cool with that!

[peoli]

11. Me either! Nuclear sucks!

[oldsoftie]

15. I'm perfectly cool with it. Because its the only way it will work.

You are NOT going to get 90% of our power from sources other than coal & gas without it. Unless you want to dam up every river in the country. Even that wouldnt be enough.
It also shows Biden is being realistic & not a "pie in the sky" guy.

[peoli]

12. Right direction but not enough

[StevieM]

13. I am glad that he has embraced an all-of-the-above approach, including nuclear power. (eom)