Ukraine war upends Joe Biden’s agenda on energy and climate change
As Russian troops move deeper into Ukraine, President Joe Biden is taking steps to rein in rising energy costs even if those moves run counter to his agenda for addressing climate change.
Biden announced on Tuesday that he is releasing 30 million barrels of oil from US strategic reserves as part of a 31-nation effort to help ensure that supplies will not fall short after Russia’s invasion of its European neighbour.
The release follows ones ordered in November that also were coordinated with US allies.
“These steps will help blunt gas prices here at home,” Biden said in his State of the Union address. The US stands ready to do more if necessary to protect American businesses and consumers, he said.
