US President Biden says he already ‘practically’ declared a climate emergency

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Asked if he had already declared a climate emergency, Mr Biden said, “practically speaking, yes”. Read more at straitstimes.com.

WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden said he had basically declared a national climate emergency, stopping short of demands by progressive lawmakers and activists for a formal declaration.

Asked again if he had already declared an emergency, the President said, “practically speaking, yes”. Mr Biden taped the interview during a stop at the Grand Canyon, the first leg of a three-state tour to promote his climate and “Bidenomics” agenda and reverse voter disapproval of his economic record.

 

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