"WASHINGTON — Environmental groups hailed a sweeping $3.5 trillion domestic spending plan announced by Democrats, saying it would make “transformational investments” in clean energy and jobs and put the nation on a path to cut greenhouse emissions by at least 50% by 2030. The plan also would move the country toward a carbon-free electric grid by 2035, with 100% of U.S. electricity powered by solar, wind, nuclear and other clean energy sources.
But with few details made public, and narrow Democratic majorities in the House and Senate, the deal reached late Tuesday was far from settled.
At least one prominent Democrat, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, signaled he will oppose plans to curb subsidies for fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. Both fuels are crucial to his rural state’s economy.
“Anybody moving in a direction where they think they can walk away and not have any fossil (fuel) in play, that’s just wrong," said Manchin, the chamber’s most conservative Democrat and chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee."
Matthew Daly reports for the Associated Press July 13, 2021.
SEE ALSO:
"Democrats Call for a Tax on Imports From Polluting Countries" (New York Times)
"‘Big Deal’ For Climate In $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan" (E&E News)
"Budget Plan Includes Vehicle Tax Credits, ‘Polluter Import Fees’" (Bloomberg Environment)
"Senate Democrats' budget resolution includes key climate priorities" (Axios)
"What We Know So Far About The $3.5 Trillion Budget Deal" (The Hill)
"Senate Democrats' Budget Resolution Includes Key Climate Priorities" (Axios)
"Biden Pitches Huge Budget, Says Dems Will ‘Get A Lot Done’" (AP)
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