The Democrat blocking progressive change is beholden to big oil. Surprised? | Alex Kotch

Joe Manchin owns millions of dollars in coal stock, founded an energy firm and Exxon lobbyists brag about their access to him. Republicans fundraise on his behalf

As thousand-year" heat waves caused by the climate crisis rock the west coast and biblical floods engulf major cities, Senate Democrats are negotiating a $3.5tn budget package that could include an attempt to slow the use of fossil fuels over the next decade.

One prominent senator is very concerned about proposals to scale back oil, gas and coal usage. He recently argued that those who want to get rid of" fossil fuels are wrong. Eliminating fossil fuels won't help fight global heating, he claimed, against all evidence. If anything, it would be worse."