Joe Biden just did the rarest thing in US politics: he stood up to the oil industry | Bill McKibben
www.theguardian.com
The Biden administration suspended new permits for natural gas terminals. Can we see more of this kind of backbone?
  • candyman337@sh.itjust.works
    1117·
    11 months ago

    I am aware, but the reason we’re seeing sensationalist articles right now is because it’s election year, and the reason certain things were held off until now is because he wanted to look good during an election year

    • BassTurd@lemmy.world
      19·
      11 months ago

      If it is effective I personally don’t care what the motive is. Whether it’s effective remains to be seen.

      • Emma_Gold_Man@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        21·
        11 months ago

        The argument may be that once the election is over these sorts of policies will get rolled back again, killing the effectiveness.