Democrats pledge ‘bold’ climate provisions for infrastructure

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said combined provisions of upcoming bipartisan and reconciliation infrastructure proposals will achieve the Biden administration’s goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, while emphasizing the establishment of a Civilian Climate Corps. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) joined Schumer at a July 28 Capitol Hill press conference for “climate action” that appeared intended to put pressure on Senate negotiators for a bipartisan infrastructure package while also appealing to environmental and social justice...