House Republicans have pushed forward an appropriations bill that supports the development of fossil fuels, despite the disastrous effects of climate change. The bill proposes funding cuts for environmental agencies, mandates oil and gas lease sales, and advances mining development in areas where extraction is banned. It also undermines animal protections and rescinds funding provided by President Biden’s climate law. While the GOP plan is unlikely to become law, it highlights their environmental priorities. Democrats, on the other hand, stress the importance of a healthy planet for future generations and criticize the bill for rolling back progress on climate change. Despite the increasing severity of climate change, the Republican bill aims to open more public lands and waters to fossil fuel development while making significant cuts to the budgets of major environmental agencies. The bill also seeks to restrict the EPA’s authority and rescind clean-water protections. In addition to its environmental impacts, the bill includes provisions related to culture-war grievances that have little relevance to the environment. The bill has been approved by the House appropriations committee and will now move to the full House for consideration.
GOP’s Approach to Climate Change Is Devastating for the Environment
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