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Biden Holds Press Conference to Announce Climate Agenda

On Wednesday, President Biden held a press conference focused on sharing his priorities and goals related to climate policy. Featured speakers included his environmental policy advisors, former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and former U.S. Senator and Secretary of State John Kerry. In addition, President Biden signed several executive actions in recent days as part of his environmental policy agenda. He spent a considerable amount of time describing his plans as aiding in economic growth and job creation and in improving human health. With regard to agriculture, he spoke to new revenue potential for farmers who aid in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

More below:

https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/15230-biden-executive-order-seeks-to-involve-ag-in-battling-climate-change

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2021/01/27/remarks-by-president-biden-before-signing-executive-actions-on-tackling-climate-change-creating-jobs-and-restoring-scientific-integrity/

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2021/01/27/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-jen-psaki-special-presidential-envoy-for-climate-john-kerry-and-national-climate-advisor-gina-mccarthy-january-27-2021/