John,
President Biden promised to champion climate justice and advance solutions as our President — but today, he betrayed frontline communities by announcing his support for Senator Joe Manchin’s Dirty Deal.
Manchin’s “Dirty Deal” provision would build out new fossil fuel infrastructure and reinforce U.S. energy ties with Big Oil. Despite the fact that Senator Manchin’s Dirty Deal has drawn opposition from both parties and frontline communities for fast-tracking pipeline permits, President Biden released a statement today in support of the proposal, claiming it would cut energy bills.
John, this is incredibly disappointing. President Biden must PHASE OUT fossil fuel projects, NOT endorse them!
President Biden claims to prioritize climate justice — something he did when he revoked the licenses for the Keystone XL pipeline.
Yet today’s statement of support for Manchin’s Dirty Deal is an affront to all that Biden says he stands for. Frontline communities and environmental advocates have been crystal clear: Manchin’s permitting proposal will fast-track fossil fuel projects and exacerbate the harm already being felt disproportionately across the US and globally.
We need to phase out fossil fuel projects swiftly and completely. That’s the only way to move forward with a just transition to an equitable, renewable energy future. We call on Biden to move forward with integrity and advance real climate solutions. And that means ensuring that the Government is no longer making loopholes for more fossil fuel projects. We need to move forward, not backwards.
In solidarity,
Thanu Yakupitiyage
Associate Director, Communications
350.org
P.S. Earlier this week, hundreds of climate activists joined our end-of-year strategy call to discuss COP27, Manchin’s dirty deal, the results of the midterms, and what’s next for 350 US! In case you missed it, you can watch the full recording here.
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