Presidential Debate Features Fracking while Climate Change Is Mostly Ignored
Briefly

Vice President Kamala Harris was adamant that she has not banned fracking, stating, "I have not banned fracking as vice president of the United States, and in fact, I was the tie-breaking vote on the Inflation Reduction Act, which opened new leases for fracking." She emphasized the need for diverse energy sources to reduce reliance on foreign oil, showcasing a balancing act in her energy policy that acknowledges both fossil fuels and clean energy investment.
Harris's rebuttal to Trump came with a light touch on climate legislation, as she reinforced her position on energy production: "We have had the largest increase in domestic oil production in history because of an approach that recognizes that we cannot overrely on foreign oil." Her defense hinted at a complex relationship with climate policy: navigating the demands of Pennsylvania's gas industry while appealing to wider environmental concerns.
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