Warning sign for Dems on reconciliation: Manchin expresses serious concerns; says climate provisions are "very very disturbing"
"I know they have the climate portion in here, and I'm concerned about that," he told me. "
"I know they have the climate portion in here, and I'm concerned about that," he told me. "
"I’m finding out there's a lot of language in places they're eliminating fossils, which is very, very disturbing, because if you're sticking your head in the sand, and saying that fossil has to be eliminated in America...
"And they want to get rid of it, and thinking that’s gonna clean up the global climate, it won't clean it up all. If anything, it would be worse," Manchin added
In plan, Dems want to meet Biden's climate change goals of "80% clean electricity and 50% economy-wide carbon emissions by 2030," according to senior D aide. The measure would fund clean energy standard, vehicle tax incentives, electrification of buildings -- among other matters
The measure also would propose "methane reduction and polluter import fees" to reduce emissions, the aide said.
Manchin wouldn't say if the climate provisions would be a dealbreaker for him, but said: "I think reasonable people, if you show them the facts, and you agree that these are the facts, you'll make the adjustments accordingly. And that's what I'm hopeful for.”
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