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Harris rejects Trump's false claim about fracking ban
Kamala Harris' campaign clarified she would not ban fracking, countering Donald Trump’s accusations during a Minnesota rally.
In short:
- Kamala Harris' campaign denied Trump's allegations that she would ban fracking, calling them "false."
- Trump accused Harris of hiding her stance on fracking, citing her 2019 primary run comments.
- The campaign emphasized the Biden-Harris administration's record oil production and climate change legislation.
Key quote:
"Trump’s false claims about fracking bans are an obvious attempt to distract from his own plans to enrich oil and gas executives at the expense of the middle class.”
— Harris campaign statement.
Why this matters:
This dispute highlights energy policy as a critical issue in the upcoming election. It also underscores the tension between environmental commitments and economic interests in political campaigns.
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Kamala Harris faces attacks over climate equity stance
Vice President Kamala Harris is facing attacks from Republicans for her climate policies aimed at disadvantaged communities, with some critics accusing her of racial favoritism.
Thomas Frank, Jean Chemnick and Avery Ellfeldt report for E&E News.
In short:
- Vice President Kamala Harris has promoted climate programs focusing on low-income and minority groups.
- Some Republicans, including Rep. Tim Burchett and Sen. Rick Scott, have criticized her efforts, alleging racial bias.
- Despite these claims, a significant portion of FEMA aid in Florida post-Hurricane Ian went to predominantly white areas.
Key quote:
"Kamala Harris should expect to be attacked for it. She was born a target for Republicans. Everything that she embodies is the antithesis of what the Rick Scotts of the world would like to see."
— Chauncia Willis, CEO of the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management
Why this matters:
Climate policies addressing environmental justice aim to rectify long-standing inequities affecting vulnerable communities. The controversy highlights the political challenges of implementing equity-focused initiatives in the U.S.
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White House announces international efforts to combat climate change at Americas summit
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are announcing new initiatives Thursday at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles that aim to combat climate change while creating jobs throughout the hemisphere.
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By calling climate change 'controversial,' Barrett created controversy
Judge Amy Coney Barrett refused to answer numerous questions, but it was her avoidance of acknowledging climate change that particularly resonated.
www.eenews.net
Biden presidency could spur change in climate litigation
Climate litigation could undergo a sea change if presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden wins the White House. Biden and his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris, both have expressed support for holding oil and gas firms liable for global warming.
www.nytimes.com
With the Biden-Harris ticket, environmental justice is a focus
Climate change leaders said the choice of Harris signaled that Democrats will try to ensure that communities burdened by pollution would benefit from a transition to clean energy.
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