Biden's green energy policies are expected to save lives and grow jobs, reports show

New reports suggest that President Biden's climate policies will save 200,000 lives by reducing pollution and have already added nearly 150,000 clean energy jobs in the U.S.

Oliver Milman reports for The Guardian.

In short:

Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act has led to 150,000 new clean energy jobs, with 3.5 million now working in the sector.
Clean energy jobs grew 4.5% last year, outpacing U.S. employment growth, especially in energy efficiency, renewables, and electric vehicles.
Trump's campaign promises to end clean energy incentives if elected, aiming to deregulate the energy sector.

Key quote:

"The biggest threats to this unprecedented progress are misguided efforts to repeal or roll back parts of the IRA."

— Bob O'Keefe, executive director of E2.

Why this matters:

Reducing pollution saves lives and improves public health. Clean energy job growth boosts the economy but faces potential reversal if Trump wins, risking pollution increases and economic setbacks in this sector.

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