Biden Criticizes Trump, Highlights Climate Achievements at NYC Summit
President Biden underscores economic gains from climate policies and warns against Trump's climate denial at Climate Week NYC.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the economic benefits of his climate policies, citing the creation of over 330,000 clean energy jobs since the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
- Biden criticized former President Donald Trump for his climate change denial and withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, claiming it endangers future generations.
- The President highlighted nearly $1 trillion in private sector investments in clean energy manufacturing during his term, with significant growth in electric vehicles and renewable energy projects.
- Biden called for increased global investment in renewable energy, particularly for developing countries, to avoid a 'two-speed global transition' in climate action.
- Despite his achievements, Biden acknowledged that more progress is needed to meet U.S. greenhouse gas reduction commitments under the Paris Agreement.