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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Environment
David Smith and Chris Stein in Washington

Biden under pressure to declare climate emergency after Manchin torpedoes bill

Joe Biden walking on a red carpet
Joe Biden at the welcome ceremony on the first day of the G7 summit in June 2022. Photograph: Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images

Joe Biden is under pressure to declare a national climate emergency as temperatures soar across the US and Europe.

Facing political gridlock in Washington, the president could make such an announcement – which would unlock federal resources to address the crisis – as soon as this week, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday.

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