From his first moments as President of the United
States, Joe Biden has embarked upon a process of creating the most
comprehensive environmental justice platform of any American
president in history.
Some of his very first executive orders set out the overarching
climate change and environmental policy of the Biden
Administration:
" ... to listen to the science; to improve public health
and protect our environment; to ensure access to clean air and
water; to limit exposure to dangerous chemicals and pesticides; to
hold polluters accountable, including those who disproportionately
harm communities of colour and low-income communities; to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions; to bolster resilience to the impacts of
climate change; to restore and expand our national treasures and
monuments; and to prioritise both environmental justice and the
creation of the well-paying union jobs necessary to deliver on
these goals." (
Executive Order 13990, 20 January 2021)
