This plan emphasized the transition to a 100% clean energy economy; infrastructure investments to boost the economy and climate resilience; a recommitment to the Paris Agreement; action against fossil fuel polluters, especially in context of environmental justice; and not leaving workers and communities behind in the transition. The EPA’s role in this plan was noted in regard to action against fossil fuel polluters. The Biden plan stated that he would direct the DOJ to pursue criminal cases against violators, including holding corporate executive personally accountable.
LINK TO THIS ARTICLE
https://www.apeoplesepa.org/modules/joe-biden-for-president-the-biden-plan-for-a-clean-energy-revolution-and-environmental-justiceSOURCE
CITATION
Joe Biden for President, “The Biden Plan for A Clean Energy Revolution and Environmental Justice,” Joe Biden for President: Official Campaign Website, 2020.