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Jan. 12, 2023 Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation on Climate Kamala Harris
Jan. 9, 2023 Tweet - "Homeowners will now save money on their taxes if they purchase eligible energy-efficient appliances and products for their homes. We're confronting the climate crisis and saving folks money in the process." Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 29, 2022 Tweet - "One of the reasons I ran for office was to confront the existential threat climate change poses to our nation and to the world. With the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, we took the biggest step towards that goal in American history." Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 29, 2022 Tweet - "This year, we made the largest climate investment in history through the Inflation Reduction Act. The law invests $370 billion towards a clean energy economy that includes more solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles." Kamala Harris
Dec. 22, 2022 Remarks by President Biden in Briefing on Severe Winter Weather Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 22, 2022 Tweet - "Earlier, I gathered my team for a briefing on the extreme cold and storms we're seeing across America. I urge everyone to follow the warnings of local officials -- go to http://Weather.gov for more information. I stand ready to help communities with whatever they'll need." Pres. Joe Biden
Nov. 11, 2022 Remarks by President Biden at the 27th Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) | Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt Pres. Joe Biden
Nov. 11, 2022 Tweet - "The climate challenges we face are great, but our capacity is greater. The global leaders of the COP27 must reach out and take the future in our hands to make the world we wish to see and that we know we need -- and preserve our planet for generations yet to come." Pres. Joe Biden
Nov. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Under my Administration, we took the biggest step forward on climate in American history, rejoined the Paris Agreement, and convened global climate summits. And today, I'm calling on every major emitting nation to align with the goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius." Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 27, 2022 Tweet - "I'm proud to sign the Kigali Amendment -- a historic, bipartisan win for American manufacturing and global climate action. My Administration is phasing down super-polluting chemicals so the U.S. can lead the clean technology markets of the future and unlock thousands of new jobs." Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 26, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris on Investments in Clean School Buses Kamala Harris
Oct. 12, 2022 Remarks By President Biden On Protecting And Conserving America's Iconic Outdoor Spaces Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 12, 2022 Tweet - "Our public lands define our identity as a nation. They are a birthright that we pass down from generation to generation. And they unite us. That's what we honor today as we designate Camp Hale-Continental Divide a national monument." Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 11, 2022 Remarks by President Biden at the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 3, 2022 Remarks by President Biden on Hurricane Fiona Response and Recovery Efforts Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 3, 2022 Tweet - "I said we'd be with the people of Puerto Rico for as long as it took. I meant it. In the wake of Hurricane Fiona, I'm announcing a $60 million investment to shore up levees and flood walls, and create a new flood warning system to help residents better prepare for future storms." Pres. Joe Biden
Oct. 1, 2022 Tweet - "We're beginning to see the scale of the devastation in Florida which is likely to rank among the worst in the nation's history. Our hearts break for the folks whose lives have been devastated by this storm. We are with you. And we'll stay at it for as long as it takes." Pres. Joe Biden
Sept. 25, 2022 Tweet - "When young voters voted in 2020, they wanted leadership to accelerate the resources we put into saving this precious planet from the climate crisis. So we passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic investment of $370 billion to deal with the climate crisis." Kamala Harris
Sept. 22, 2022 Tweet - "More progress in the climate fight. The Kigali Amendment will phase down the use of super-polluting chemicals that are toxic to our planet. This is a step forward for American workers and industry as we combat the climate crisis." Kamala Harris
Sept. 22, 2022 Remarks by President Biden on Hurricane Fiona Recovery Efforts Pres. Joe Biden
Sept. 21, 2022 Statement by President Joe Biden on Senate Ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol Pres. Joe Biden
Sept. 18, 2022 Tweet - "President @JoeBiden and I are clear: All our work to address the climate crisis must be grounded in environmental justice and equity." Kamala Harris
Sept. 14, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris at an Inflation Reduction Act Climate Event Kamala Harris
Sept. 1, 2022 Tweet - "For decades, climate deniers blocked any meaningful progress in dealing with the climate crisis, but not this year. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, we're taking the most aggressive action to confront the climate crisis ever." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 28, 2022 Tweet - "We all feel the effects of climate change, including extreme weather, and people of color and low-income communities are being hit hardest. The Inflation Reduction Act will boost our climate resilience and strengthen our infrastructure and economy against natural disaster." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Communities of color are at the center of the impacts of pollution. They must be at the center of our solutions. The Inflation Reduction Act will tackle climate injustice, including near ports where smog is dense and deadly and in towns on the fenceline of legacy pollution." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 22, 2022 Tweet - "We're seeing the impact of climate change around our nation. If we don't act now, it will be irreversible. The Inflation Reduction Act takes aggressive action on climate change while creating good-paying jobs in communities across our country." Kamala Harris
Aug. 16, 2022 Tweet - "The Inflation Reduction Act will position America to meet my climate goals, saving families hundreds of dollars a year on energy costs. And for families that take advantage of clean energy and electric vehicle tax credits -- they could see more than twice the savings." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, America is going to take the most aggressive action we've ever taken in confronting the climate crisis and strengthening the energy security of America and the world." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Let's celebrate this. The Inflation Reduction Act will be our largest investment in climate action to date, with more than $370 billion invested in building things like solar, wind, and electric vehicles to cut down pollution." Kamala Harris
Aug. 10, 2022 Tweet - "I asked folks in eastern Kentucky whose homes were destroyed by the devastating floods what we could do. One told me, "We Kentuckians don't want to ask for too much." As your President, I say: you're not just Kentuckians, you're Americans. We're helping until everyone is home." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 8, 2022 Tweet - "I ran for President with a promise to combat the existential threat of climate change. Yesterday, the Senate took a historic step by passing my proposal to build a clean energy future. It will create jobs for American workers and secure the future of our kids and grandkids." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 8, 2022 Tweet - "I'm committed to Kentucky's recovery after this catastrophic flooding. We're allocating millions in aid, providing grants for temporary housing and loans to help cover property losses, and we've committed to covering 100% of the emergency work for 30 days to rebuild communities." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 8, 2022 Tweet - "The Inflation Reduction Act makes the largest investment ever in combating climate change. It addresses the climate crisis and strengthens our energy security, creating jobs manufacturing solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles in America with American workers." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 1, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris on Climate Resilience Kamala Harris
Aug. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Our communities are facing extreme weather made worse by the climate crisis, including hurricanes, floods, drought, extreme heat, and wildfires. Today, I am in Miami, Florida to receive a briefing at the National Hurricane Center on climate resilience." Kamala Harris
July 23, 2022 Tweet - "Climate change doesn't care whether you're in a red state or a blue state: Hundred-year droughts are threatening farmlands and water sources. Wildfires out west have burned and destroyed more land than the size of New Jersey. Our national security is at stake." Pres. Joe Biden
July 23, 2022 Tweet - "When it comes to fighting climate change, I won't take no for an answer. In the coming weeks, I will use the powers I have as president to turn promises into formal, official government actions. I will do everything in my power to win the clean energy future." Pres. Joe Biden
July 20, 2022 Remarks by President Biden on Actions to Tackle the Climate Crisis Pres. Joe Biden
July 20, 2022 Tweet - "Today over 100 million Americans are suffering from extreme heat. I announced that I'll make a historic investment in resilient infrastructure that will help communities across the U.S. prepare for disasters like the heat waves we are seeing today." Pres. Joe Biden
July 20, 2022 Tweet - "My message today is loud and clear: Since Congress is not acting on the climate emergency, I will. And in the coming weeks my Administration will begin to announce executive actions to combat this emergency." Pres. Joe Biden
July 15, 2022 Statement by President Joe Biden Pres. Joe Biden
July 1, 2022 Tweet - "Yesterday's Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia vs. EPA aims to take our country backwards. Our fight against climate change must carry forward. My Administration and I will leverage every authority to protect public health, keep our air clean, and tackle the climate crisis." Pres. Joe Biden
June 30, 2022 Statement by President Joe Biden on Supreme Court Ruling on West Virginia v. EPA Pres. Joe Biden
June 29, 2022 Governor Hochul, U.S. Department of Interior and Onondaga Nation Announce One of the Largest Returns of Land to an Indigenous Nation by Any State Deb Haaland, ...
June 17, 2022 Remarks by President Biden at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Pres. Joe Biden
June 15, 2022 Tweet - "When I hear "climate," I think jobs. Good-paying, high-quality jobs that will help speed our transition to a green economy of the future and unleash sustainable growth." Pres. Joe Biden
June 12, 2022 Tweet - "Yesterday, I traveled to New Mexico to meet with state and local officials on the ongoing wildfires. We're working around the clock to contain the fires and committed to supporting local communities as they recover and rebuild." Pres. Joe Biden
June 9, 2022 Tweet - "The climate crisis is an existential crisis for our entire planet. We're acutely aware that the world's emissions have an outsized impact on the Caribbean. Today, joined with 15 leaders, I announced the launch of our partnership to address the climate crisis." Kamala Harris
May 24, 2022 Tweet - "Every day, more than 25 million children ride to and from school on buses that run on diesel fuel. The investments of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are beginning to change that by electrifying our nation's school bus fleet." Kamala Harris
Date Title Politician
Jan. 12, 2023 Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation on Climate Kamala Harris
Jan. 9, 2023 Tweet - "Homeowners will now save money on their taxes if they purchase eligible energy-efficient appliances and products for their homes. We're confronting the climate crisis and saving folks money in the process." Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 29, 2022 Tweet - "One of the reasons I ran for office was to confront the existential threat climate change poses to our nation and to the world. With the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, we took the biggest step towards that goal in American history." Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 29, 2022 Tweet - "This year, we made the largest climate investment in history through the Inflation Reduction Act. The law invests $370 billion towards a clean energy economy that includes more solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles." Kamala Harris
Dec. 22, 2022 Remarks by President Biden in Briefing on Severe Winter Weather Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 22, 2022 Tweet - "Earlier, I gathered my team for a briefing on the extreme cold and storms we're seeing across America. I urge everyone to follow the warnings of local officials -- go to http://Weather.gov for more information. I stand ready to help communities with whatever they'll need." Pres.Joe Biden
Nov. 11, 2022 Remarks by President Biden at the 27th Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) | Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt Pres.Joe Biden
Nov. 11, 2022 Tweet - "The climate challenges we face are great, but our capacity is greater. The global leaders of the COP27 must reach out and take the future in our hands to make the world we wish to see and that we know we need -- and preserve our planet for generations yet to come." Pres.Joe Biden
Nov. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Under my Administration, we took the biggest step forward on climate in American history, rejoined the Paris Agreement, and convened global climate summits. And today, I'm calling on every major emitting nation to align with the goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius." Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 27, 2022 Tweet - "I'm proud to sign the Kigali Amendment -- a historic, bipartisan win for American manufacturing and global climate action. My Administration is phasing down super-polluting chemicals so the U.S. can lead the clean technology markets of the future and unlock thousands of new jobs." Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 26, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris on Investments in Clean School Buses Kamala Harris
Oct. 12, 2022 Remarks By President Biden On Protecting And Conserving America's Iconic Outdoor Spaces Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 12, 2022 Tweet - "Our public lands define our identity as a nation. They are a birthright that we pass down from generation to generation. And they unite us. That's what we honor today as we designate Camp Hale-Continental Divide a national monument." Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 11, 2022 Remarks by President Biden at the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 3, 2022 Remarks by President Biden on Hurricane Fiona Response and Recovery Efforts Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 3, 2022 Tweet - "I said we'd be with the people of Puerto Rico for as long as it took. I meant it. In the wake of Hurricane Fiona, I'm announcing a $60 million investment to shore up levees and flood walls, and create a new flood warning system to help residents better prepare for future storms." Pres.Joe Biden
Oct. 1, 2022 Tweet - "We're beginning to see the scale of the devastation in Florida which is likely to rank among the worst in the nation's history. Our hearts break for the folks whose lives have been devastated by this storm. We are with you. And we'll stay at it for as long as it takes." Pres.Joe Biden
Sept. 25, 2022 Tweet - "When young voters voted in 2020, they wanted leadership to accelerate the resources we put into saving this precious planet from the climate crisis. So we passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic investment of $370 billion to deal with the climate crisis." Kamala Harris
Sept. 22, 2022 Tweet - "More progress in the climate fight. The Kigali Amendment will phase down the use of super-polluting chemicals that are toxic to our planet. This is a step forward for American workers and industry as we combat the climate crisis." Kamala Harris
Sept. 22, 2022 Remarks by President Biden on Hurricane Fiona Recovery Efforts Pres.Joe Biden
Sept. 21, 2022 Statement by President Joe Biden on Senate Ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol Pres.Joe Biden
Sept. 18, 2022 Tweet - "President @JoeBiden and I are clear: All our work to address the climate crisis must be grounded in environmental justice and equity." Kamala Harris
Sept. 14, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris at an Inflation Reduction Act Climate Event Kamala Harris
Sept. 1, 2022 Tweet - "For decades, climate deniers blocked any meaningful progress in dealing with the climate crisis, but not this year. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, we're taking the most aggressive action to confront the climate crisis ever." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 28, 2022 Tweet - "We all feel the effects of climate change, including extreme weather, and people of color and low-income communities are being hit hardest. The Inflation Reduction Act will boost our climate resilience and strengthen our infrastructure and economy against natural disaster." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Communities of color are at the center of the impacts of pollution. They must be at the center of our solutions. The Inflation Reduction Act will tackle climate injustice, including near ports where smog is dense and deadly and in towns on the fenceline of legacy pollution." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 22, 2022 Tweet - "We're seeing the impact of climate change around our nation. If we don't act now, it will be irreversible. The Inflation Reduction Act takes aggressive action on climate change while creating good-paying jobs in communities across our country." Kamala Harris
Aug. 16, 2022 Tweet - "The Inflation Reduction Act will position America to meet my climate goals, saving families hundreds of dollars a year on energy costs. And for families that take advantage of clean energy and electric vehicle tax credits -- they could see more than twice the savings." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, America is going to take the most aggressive action we've ever taken in confronting the climate crisis and strengthening the energy security of America and the world." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Let's celebrate this. The Inflation Reduction Act will be our largest investment in climate action to date, with more than $370 billion invested in building things like solar, wind, and electric vehicles to cut down pollution." Kamala Harris
Aug. 10, 2022 Tweet - "I asked folks in eastern Kentucky whose homes were destroyed by the devastating floods what we could do. One told me, "We Kentuckians don't want to ask for too much." As your President, I say: you're not just Kentuckians, you're Americans. We're helping until everyone is home." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 8, 2022 Tweet - "I ran for President with a promise to combat the existential threat of climate change. Yesterday, the Senate took a historic step by passing my proposal to build a clean energy future. It will create jobs for American workers and secure the future of our kids and grandkids." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 8, 2022 Tweet - "I'm committed to Kentucky's recovery after this catastrophic flooding. We're allocating millions in aid, providing grants for temporary housing and loans to help cover property losses, and we've committed to covering 100% of the emergency work for 30 days to rebuild communities." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 8, 2022 Tweet - "The Inflation Reduction Act makes the largest investment ever in combating climate change. It addresses the climate crisis and strengthens our energy security, creating jobs manufacturing solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles in America with American workers." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 1, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris on Climate Resilience Kamala Harris
Aug. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Our communities are facing extreme weather made worse by the climate crisis, including hurricanes, floods, drought, extreme heat, and wildfires. Today, I am in Miami, Florida to receive a briefing at the National Hurricane Center on climate resilience." Kamala Harris
July 23, 2022 Tweet - "Climate change doesn't care whether you're in a red state or a blue state: Hundred-year droughts are threatening farmlands and water sources. Wildfires out west have burned and destroyed more land than the size of New Jersey. Our national security is at stake." Pres.Joe Biden
July 23, 2022 Tweet - "When it comes to fighting climate change, I won't take no for an answer. In the coming weeks, I will use the powers I have as president to turn promises into formal, official government actions. I will do everything in my power to win the clean energy future." Pres.Joe Biden
July 20, 2022 Remarks by President Biden on Actions to Tackle the Climate Crisis Pres.Joe Biden
July 20, 2022 Tweet - "Today over 100 million Americans are suffering from extreme heat. I announced that I'll make a historic investment in resilient infrastructure that will help communities across the U.S. prepare for disasters like the heat waves we are seeing today." Pres.Joe Biden
July 20, 2022 Tweet - "My message today is loud and clear: Since Congress is not acting on the climate emergency, I will. And in the coming weeks my Administration will begin to announce executive actions to combat this emergency." Pres.Joe Biden
July 15, 2022 Statement by President Joe Biden Pres.Joe Biden
July 1, 2022 Tweet - "Yesterday's Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia vs. EPA aims to take our country backwards. Our fight against climate change must carry forward. My Administration and I will leverage every authority to protect public health, keep our air clean, and tackle the climate crisis." Pres.Joe Biden
June 30, 2022 Statement by President Joe Biden on Supreme Court Ruling on West Virginia v. EPA Pres.Joe Biden
June 29, 2022 Governor Hochul, U.S. Department of Interior and Onondaga Nation Announce One of the Largest Returns of Land to an Indigenous Nation by Any State Deb Haaland, ...
June 17, 2022 Remarks by President Biden at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Pres.Joe Biden
June 15, 2022 Tweet - "When I hear "climate," I think jobs. Good-paying, high-quality jobs that will help speed our transition to a green economy of the future and unleash sustainable growth." Pres.Joe Biden
June 12, 2022 Tweet - "Yesterday, I traveled to New Mexico to meet with state and local officials on the ongoing wildfires. We're working around the clock to contain the fires and committed to supporting local communities as they recover and rebuild." Pres.Joe Biden
June 9, 2022 Tweet - "The climate crisis is an existential crisis for our entire planet. We're acutely aware that the world's emissions have an outsized impact on the Caribbean. Today, joined with 15 leaders, I announced the launch of our partnership to address the climate crisis." Kamala Harris
May 24, 2022 Tweet - "Every day, more than 25 million children ride to and from school on buses that run on diesel fuel. The investments of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are beginning to change that by electrifying our nation's school bus fleet." Kamala Harris
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