In the midst of one of the most severe wildfire smoke events in U.S. history, the White House has called out Republicans for their continuous efforts to obstruct climate change action and promote the production of fossil fuels that contribute to global warming. A memo written by White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates, exclusively obtained by HuffPost, criticizes House Republicans for adhering to “debunked conspiracy theories” that deny the existence and impact of climate change, leading to pollution that is causing catastrophic health effects on Americans.
The memo highlights the contradiction between House Republicans’ actions and the urgent need to address climate change. Just a month ago, nearly every House Republican voted against President Biden’s climate investments, which are driving a manufacturing resurgence and combatting climate change, particularly in conservative states. This refers to the initial debt limit proposal by House Republicans, which aimed to revoke clean energy tax credits included in Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. Although these provisions did not make it into the final debt ceiling bill, the fact that House Republicans prioritize protecting taxpayer subsidies for the profitable Big Oil industry and enable pollution with severe health impacts is concerning.
Congressional Republicans have been largely dismissive of the link between the ongoing wildfire event and climate change, instead advocating for increased logging. In contrast, Democrats are calling for more aggressive action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Bates emphasizes the increasing climate-related disasters across the country, including wildfires, floods, and disease outbreaks, and praises President Biden’s efforts to address the crisis. Studies have consistently shown that the job opportunities created by the Inflation Reduction Act are particularly benefiting conservative states, with companies investing in electric vehicles and solar panels. Sacrificing these benefits for more subsidies to Big Oil is unreasonable. The House GOP’s attempt to repeal these jobs would harm middle-class families, American manufacturing, and the country’s competitiveness with China, while exacerbating the dangers posed by climate change.
A rapid analysis conducted by Stanford University confirmed that Wednesday marked the worst wildfire smoke day on record in the United States. The smoke stems from early-season fires in Canada, triggered by a prolonged heat wave in May that broke numerous temperature records.
In conclusion, the Biden administration condemns House Republicans for their denial of climate change and their actions that impede climate action and support polluting industries. The memo emphasizes the urgent need for a shift towards clean energy and more aggressive measures to combat climate change, considering the catastrophic health impacts and environmental disasters faced by the American people.
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