How will Presidential Candidate Vice President Biden Invest in the Middle Class and Address Climate Too?

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Climate change solutions are challenging to sell.  At least, that has been the implications over the last couple of decades.  Since our current President loves to use words and phrases like 'competitiveness' and 'make America great again,' this leaves new campaigners no options but to merge the two thoughts together.  2020 Presidential candidate Vice President Joe Biden has done precisely that.  His campaign has managed to combine competitiveness with climate change and try to sell the two as one great large package. 



Will Americans take the bait? 


That remains to be seen. In the meant time, we can view the package and see what the fine details are.  I received an email with a brief summary/highlight from Politico Energy the other day.  Below is a summary by Politico Energy -- of the 12-page plan released by Vice President Biden's campaign:

BIDEN INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN HAS CLIMATE TILT: Former Vice President Joe Biden said he would spend $1.3 trillion over 10 years on infrastructure as president, according to a 12-page plan he released Thursday that aims to reduce carbon emissions, replace aging pipes and create jobs — a plan that POLITICO's Tanya Snyder writes is "reminiscent of the Obama years."

"Every federal dollar spent on rebuilding our infrastructure during the Biden administration will be used to prevent, reduce, and withstand the impacts of this climate crisis," the plan states. That includes investing in expanded public transit system and providing more efficient means of travel.

Biden calls for the widespread adoption of electric cars. As president, Biden would invest in the construction of a national electric-vehicle charging network, restore a full electric-vehicle tax credit and call on the Energy Department to invest $5 billion over five years in battery and energy storage technology.

The former VP would also "push to build a national high-speed rail network; to accelerate the development of low-carbon aviation and shipping technology; and to fortify our infrastructure to withstand the effects of climate change."

To read the entire report, click here.  The above projects are super projects which would have to be implemented across the whole United States.  Which would create a massive amount of jobs for the American people over the long term -- many years.  Similar to the oil and gas industry today.



Today, the oil and gas industry moves into a town with the prospect of developing natural shale sites and literally takes over a town or city's economy.  By injecting a large number of jobs and money to the local economy.  Why would the average American not think that overhauling/installing an electric charging network do the same?  Across the entire United States over many years to develop. 



The plan could play a massive role in developing our national electric grid network for future generations.  Plans have already been developed and proposed to overhaul the nation's electrical grid.  Why not install a charging grid at the same time?  Sounds great, right?  What is lacking, then?



The only obstacle is political will.  Funding might pose a different obstacle across each state.  Although, if there if federal momentum, then countries should be willing to follow without opposition.  Who would be against creating an actual amount of jobs while taking the United States into 21st-century technology?  The future is exciting!



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