Vice President Kamala Harris has claimed that the Biden-Harris administration has led to the largest increase in domestic oil production in history due to a recognition that we cannot over rely on foreign oil. This statement, which contradicts the bipartisan claims that they are champions in the fight to slow global warming, surprised supporters and opponents alike. The Biden-Harris administration has set a target to reduce US greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and accelerate renewable energy projects. Some environmental groups have criticized Harris’s comments for missing a critical opportunity to show young voters she will fight for climate action.
As difficult as it is to see fossil fuel consumption go up temporarily, I can accept that it’s a necessary step on the way to being free from it altogether.
The silver lining being that, by not transporting this stuff internationally, we reduce pollution caused by the need to transport.