2024 presidential campaign press release: on Environment


Joe Biden: Require railway to clean up after East Palestine derailment

One year ago, on February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine. President Biden will travel to East Palestine to discuss Federal support to the community, and hold Norfolk Southern accountable.

President Biden pledged he would make Norfolk Southern clean up its mess in East Palestine, and his Administration is delivering. Last February, EPA ordered Norfolk Southern to clean up all environmental damage caused by the derailment. In September, President Biden issued an Executive Order directing that Norfolk Southern continue to be held accountable for the derailment and address any long-term effects on the community. At the same time, the Administration has taken action to improve rail safety and continues to call on Congress to do its part by passing the Bipartisan Railway Safety Act.

Source: White House Presidential 2024 press release: "Derailment" Jan 31, 2024

Kamala Harris: Chevron deference: let EPA expertise keep air & water clean

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Supreme Court Ruling in Loper Bright [which overturned the "Chevron deference," a principle established in 1984 which allowed agencies like the EPA to interpret Congressional laws with their own expertise]:

People throughout our Nation should be able to count on their government to ensure that our air and water are clean, health care is accessible and affordable, financial markets are sound, products are safe, and workers are not exploited on the job. Courts have long deferred to federal experts to make these ideals a reality.

Unfortunately, today's Supreme Court decision sides with powerful special interests who want to roll back commonsense rules that protect Americans. President Biden and I will continue to do everything in our power to protect the American people and ensure that every person in our country can thrive.

Source: White House Vice Presidential 2024 press release: "" Jun 28, 2024

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2024 Presidential contenders on Environment:
  Candidates for President & Vice-President:
V.P.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.(I-CA)
Chase Oliver(L-GA)
Dr.Jill Stein(D-MA)
Former Pres.Donald Trump(R-FL)
Sen.J.D.Vance(R-OH)
Gov.Tim Walz(D-MN)
Dr.Cornel West(I-NJ)

2024 presidential primary contenders:
Pres.Joe_Biden(D-DE)
N.D.Gov.Doug Burgum(R)
N.J.Gov.Chris_Christie(R)
Fla.Gov.Ron_DeSantis(R)
S.C.Gov.Nikki_Haley(R)
Ark.Gov.Asa_Hutchinson(R)
Former V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN)
U.S.Rep.Dean_Phillips(D-MN)
Vivek_Ramaswamy(R-OH)
S.C.Sen.Tim_Scott(R)
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