Environmental Groups Oppose Bipartisan Bill Accelerating Fossil Fuel Projects
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What happened
A bipartisan bill, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, which aims to reform the federal permitting process, has faced internal opposition within the environmental movement. Over 200 environmental and climate organizations sent a letter to Democratic leadership urging them to prevent the bill from advancing out of Congress this year. These groups argue that the concessions made in the bill to facilitate fossil fuel projects outweigh the benefits.
Why it matters
The bill was negotiated by Democratic climate hawks who argued it would simplify connecting renewable energy sources to the grid. However, the inclusion of measures that facilitate fossil fuel development has created division among environmental groups, impacting the bill's passage through the House and Senate.
Who's involved
- Democratic PartyThe Democratic Party is the target of lobbying efforts to prevent the bill's passage.
- Friends of the Earth USFriends of the Earth US is one of the organizations urging Democratic leadership to block the legislation.
- Center for Biological DiversityCenter for Biological Diversity is one of the environmental organizations opposing the bill.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Sierra Club hosted an event featuring Ayana Elizabeth Johnson to criticize the fossil fuel industry's influence.Sub-event
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The entities involved
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Democratic Party
former political party in Hong Kong
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Center for Biological Diversity
non-profit organization in the USA