Summary

President Biden became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest, emphasizing the global urgency of combating climate change.

During his historic visit, he called protecting the environment “a fight for humanity, citing achievements such as rejoining the Paris Agreement, boosting climate financing to $11 billion annually, and advancing green energy through the Inflation Reduction Act

He announced new conservation efforts, including $50 million for the Amazon Fund, and declared Nov. 17 as International Conservation Day.

Biden urged leaders to prioritize both environmental protection and economic growth, leaving a climate-focused legacy amid concerns over President-elect Trump’s rollback plans.

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      6 hours ago

      He did a lot. The IRA law got a ton of green investments and enterprises going, including attracting businesses from across the globe. But that’s all gone now with Trump.

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        Yup.

        Americans are too lazy and dumb to pay attention. The majority thought Biden sucked and didn’t accomplish anything. Couldn’t be further from the truth.

        We’re a society of irresponsible voters and the decline we’re about to experience is no one’s fault but our own.

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        You don’t have to carry water for him anymore. He’s not running.

        Biden bragged about record oil production. Bragged.