Democratic platform's backtracking on fossil fuels dismays climate activists
by Emily Holden in Washington and Oliver Milman in Ne from on (#574WB)
The party has mysteriously toned down language on the climate crisis undermining enthusiasm for Biden's green policies
US climate activists had high hopes for the Democratic national convention, following substantial praise for a recently strengthened plan from nominee Joe Biden and his choice of Kamala Harris as a running mate.
But a mysterious decision to dial back the party platform's language on the climate crisis has deflated morale. A statement opposing the fossil fuel subsidies that are prevalent in US law was removed.
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