白宫官员考虑宣布国家气候紧急状态以释放联邦权力。 White House officials consider declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers.
白宫官员正在讨论潜在的国家气候紧急宣言,该宣言可能赋予拜登总统限制石油开发、减少原油出口、暂停海上钻井和抑制温室气体排放的权力。 White House officials are discussing a potential national climate emergency declaration, which could grant President Biden authority to limit oil development, curtail crude exports, suspend offshore drilling, and curb greenhouse gas emissions. 虽然一些顾问认为此举将激励关注气候问题的选民,但另一些人则认为,这可能无法为实质性变革提供足够的新权力。 While some advisers believe it would galvanize climate-minded voters, others argue it may not provide enough newfound authority for substantial changes. 尚未做出任何决定,且近期也不会发表声明。 No decision has been made, and a declaration is not imminent.