(Washington, DC) — Democrats argue that President Biden’s sweeping social spending bill will significantly boost the fight against climate change. During a Capitol event, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called it a moral responsibility for future generations. New York Representative Hakeem Jeffries said this is an urgent moment in the history of the country. He added, “There is no planet-B.” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called climate change the “fundamental issue of our time.” Minnesota Senator Tina Smith argued that bold action is needed to combat climate change now.
