Joe Biden signs executive orders to tackle climate change

The orders target federal subsidies for oil and other fossil fuels, and halt new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters
Joe Biden signs executive orders to tackle climate change

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on climate change and green jobs (Evan Vucci/AP)

President Joe Biden has issued executive orders to cut oil, gas and coal emissions and double energy production from offshore wind turbines in a bid to combat climate change.

The orders target federal subsidies for oil and other fossil fuels, and halt new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters.

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